1900s (20th Century) Maps of Minnetonka, Minnesota

1. 1901 Map of Minneapolis

   

   1901 Minneapolis

   1901 Print · USGS

   The Twin Cities suburbs begin to take shape in the late nineteenth century as rail lines weave through lake-studded prairies. Trace the origins of local industry and transit at Edina Mills, the Bloomington Ferry, and the St. Louis Park rail junction.

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4. 1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print

   

   1905 Minnetonka

   1957 Print · USGS

   Lake Minnetonka and the Minnesota River valley are seen here during the early twentieth century as the region's resort and rail economy reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mound Sta, the summer colonies of Deephaven, and the riverfront streets of Chaska.

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7. 1907 Map of Minnetonka

   

   1907 Minnetonka

   1907 Print · USGS

   Lake Minnetonka was a premier summer destination at the turn of the century, crisscrossed by a Steamboat Route and multiple railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old lakeside landings and early rail stops like Spring Park Sta, Mound Sta, and Zumbra Heights Sta.

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10. 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.

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13. 1954 Map of Hopkins, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Hopkins

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Western Minneapolis suburbs are shown here in the mid-1950s as they transitioned from rural outposts to established communities. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like the Glen Lake Sanatorium, the Minneapolis Penal Institution, and the Shady Oak Sch (Abandoned).

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16. 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.

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19. 1958 Map of Lake Minnetonka, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Lake Minnetonka

    1959 Print · USGS

    The western suburbs of Minneapolis appear in a period of transition during the late fifties, centered on the complex shores of Lake Minnetonka. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wayzata, Deephaven, and Shakopee, or locate family landmarks like Calvin Ch and the Jesuit Seminary.

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22. 1958 Map of Excelsior, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Excelsior

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Lake Minnetonka region flourished in the late fifties as a suburban and recreational hub west of Minneapolis. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Resurrection Cem, old school sites like Minnewashta Sch, and the rail lines of the Great Northern.

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25. 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.

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28. 1967 Map of Hopkins, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Hopkins

    1969 Print · USGS

    Suburban expansion and civic institutions define this Hennepin County landscape during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Glen Lake State Sanatorium, Minnetonka Mills, and the Grand View Park Cemetery.

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31. 1985 Map of Saint Paul

    

    1985 Saint Paul

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Twin Cities metropolitan area and its southern suburbs are captured here in the mid-eighties as the urban landscape expanded toward the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation, find local landmarks like St Benedict Church, and study the rail routes of the Soo Line.

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34. 1997 Map of Excelsior, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Excelsior

    1999 Print · USGS

    Lake Minnetonka's intricate bays and peninsula towns are captured here in the late nineties as suburban growth matured around the water. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Woodside Cemetery, the Soo Line railroad, and Big Island.

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