Old Maps of Minneapolis, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Minneapolis. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Minneapolis.


Minneapolis, MN maps

(28)
  1. 1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Minneapolis
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Minneapolis, including Bloomington, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  2. 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
    11 unique versions available

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

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