Old Maps of Austin, Minnesota for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Austin with 19 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 Austin has changed over the decades.
Austin, MN maps
(19)- 1954 Map of Hayward, 1956 Print
1954 Hayward1956 Print · USGSSouthern Freeborn County and the Iowa borderlands thrive in the mid-1950s as a landscape of railroads and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Trondhjem Ch, Danish Cem, and dozens of district schools like Benesh Sch.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
1954 Austin1956 Print · USGSPost-war Mower County thrives as a rail and agricultural center during the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and churches, from School No 101 to Hoffanda Ch, and trace the rail lines serving Austin and Rose Creek.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
1954 Mason City1967 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Mason City
1957 Mason City1957 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River. - 1958 Map of Mason City
1958 Mason City1958 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin. - 1982 Map of Austin East, 1983 Print
1982 Austin East1983 Print · USGSAustin and its surrounding Mower County townships are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the busy Cedar River corridor. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and the Austin Municipal Airport. - 1982 Map of Austin West, 1983 Print
1982 Austin West1983 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Austin and the small rail stops of Freeborn County are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace family history at Fairview Cem or locate the site of the Vo-Tech Sch and the neighborhood of Austin Acres. - 1985 Map of Albert Lea
1985 Albert Lea1985 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and managed waterways. Trace the historic routes of the Chicago and North Western and explore settlements like Hollandale, New Richland, and Bricelyn.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Austin
1985 Austin1985 Print · USGSSoutheast Minnesota in the mid-1980s reveals a land of river valleys and agricultural hubs along the Iowa border. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport through the Chicago and North Western line and landmarks like Niagara Cave or the Rochester Municipal Airport.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Austin West, 2010 Print
2010 Austin West2010 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as modern transit corridors intersect traditional farmsteads. Trace local heritage at Fairview Cemetery or explore small-town footprints in Moscow, Oakland, and Austin Acres. - 2010 Map of Austin East, 2010 Print
2010 Austin East2010 Print · USGSAustin and its northern neighbors appear at a modern milestone as the regional center of Mower County. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Historic Roosevelt Bridge, family sites at Oakwood Cemetery, or the grounds of the Chateau Speedway. - 2013 Map of Austin West, 2013 Print
2013 Austin West2013 Print · USGSThe rural borders of Freeborn and Mower Counties are captured here as they appeared in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Old Red Oak Grove Cem and Fairview Cem or trace the course of Turtle Cr through the townships. - 2013 Map of Austin East, 2013 Print
2013 Austin East2013 Print · USGSAustin and the Cedar River valley appear in high detail during this era of modern development in southern Minnesota. Researchers can trace the layout of the Mower County Fairgrounds, locate the Historic Roosevelt Bridge, and explore surrounding locales like Nicolville or Mapleview. - 2016 Map of Austin East, 2016 Print
2016 Austin East2016 Print · USGSAustin and its surrounding Mower County settlements are shown here during a period of modern growth along the Cedar River. Researchers can locate family sites at Lansing Cem and Oakwood Cem or trace the early industrial footprint near Ramsey Mill Pond. - 2016 Map of Austin West, 2016 Print
2016 Austin West2016 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Austin and the Freeborn-Mower county line are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries and local waterways, including Old Red Oak Grove Cem, Hickory Lake, and Turtle Cr. - 2019 Map of Austin West, 2019 Print
2019 Austin West2019 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota's agricultural heartland meets the western expansion of the county seat in this 2019 survey. Researchers can trace the development of rural settlements like Moscow and Oakland, or find specific local landmarks like Old Red Oak Grove Cem. - 2019 Map of Austin East, 2019 Print
2019 Austin East2019 Print · USGSThe city of Austin and the Cedar River basin are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds like Calvary Cem and Oakwood Cem, or trace the legacy of the Historic Roosevelt Bridge and Lansing. - 2022 Map of Austin East, 2022 Print
2022 Austin East2022 Print · USGSIn the early 2020s, the eastern outskirts of Austin, Minnesota, show a complex network of suburban expansion and historical burial grounds. Genealogists can trace family records across Oakwood Cem, Lansing Cem, and the Grand View Memorial Gardens. - 2022 Map of Austin West, 2022 Print
2022 Austin West2022 Print · USGSThe western outskirts of Austin and the surrounding Freeborn County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint Old Red Oak Grove Cem, trace the path of Turtle Cr, or locate the rural crossroads of Moscow.
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