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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Richfield, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Bloomington, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Louis Park, Edina, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Blaine, Roseville, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Rochester, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Minneapolis
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Bloomington, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  9. 1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Anoka
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  10. 1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 New Brighton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Blaine, Maplewood, and other nearby areas

  11. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Rochester, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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