Old Maps of Minneapolis, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Minneapolis with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Minneapolis has changed over the decades.


Minneapolis, MN maps

(28)
  1. 1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 St. Paul
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Bloomington, and other nearby areas
    19 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Minneapolis
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Bloomington, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  3. 1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Minneapolis
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Bloomington, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Anoka
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 White Bear
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Blaine, Maplewood, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  20. 1967 Map of Minneapolis South, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Minneapolis South, 1969 Print
    1967 Minneapolis South
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Louis Park, Edina, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  21. 1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 New Brighton
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Blaine, Roseville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Richfield, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  23. 1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Minneapolis North
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  24. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Saint Paul, Bloomington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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