1950s Maps of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Explore 13 historic maps of Minneapolis from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Minneapolis's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Minneapolis's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Minneapolis, MN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities riverfront and academic centers are captured here just after the war, showing the industrial and institutional expansion of the era. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots in Roselawn Cemetery or trace the early runways of Wold-Chamberlain Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 St. Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities region during the post-war boom shows the rapid growth of St Paul and Minneapolis toward their southern suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like School No 73, Roselawn Cemetery, and the St Johns Cem before suburban sprawl fully arrived.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Minneapolis North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war suburban expansion and industrial growth define the northern outskirts of Minneapolis in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center alongside landmarks like Crystal Lake Cemetery and the Northern Ordnance Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Minneapolis South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Minneapolis South, 1954 Print
    1952 Minneapolis South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Minneapolis and its growing western suburbs are documented here during a period of significant post-war expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Edina and St Louis Park or locate family sites near Lakewood Cemetery and St Marys Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 New Brighton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County was undergoing rapid post-war suburbanization during the early fifties, blending industrial sites with new residential grids. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous early schools and cemeteries, from Sunnyside Sch and Lake Johanna Sch to the sprawling Hillside Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.

  8. 1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Minneapolis
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs were in the midst of a post-war transformation during the early fifties as the urban grid expanded into the surrounding lake country. Researchers can find many lost local landmarks, from the Glen Lake Sanatorium and Flying Cloud Airport to the rural Eden Prairie Ch and Bloomington Cem.

  9. 1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Anoka
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis in the mid-fifties, the suburban frontier was rapidly advancing through the lake-dotted landscapes of Hennepin and Anoka counties. Local historians can trace the early development of Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and New Hope alongside legacy sites like the State Hospital and St Vincent Cem.

  10. 1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 New Brighton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Twin Cities were undergoing a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties as suburbs pushed into the lake country. Researchers can trace the massive Twin Cities Arsenal, find the old Red Brick Sch, and locate the Abandoned Aqueduct winding toward the city.

  11. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  12. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available

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