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

Explore 16 historic maps of Rochester from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Rochester's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Rochester's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Rochester, MN maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Rochester
    1935 Map of Rochester
    1935 Rochester
    1935 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota during the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of thriving river towns and dense rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Sch No 106 and cemeteries such as Pleasant Prairie Cem.
  4. 1939 Map of Rochester
    1939 Map of Rochester
    1939 Rochester
    1939 Print · USGS
    Rochester and the Zumbro River valley are captured here in the mid-thirties, showcasing the city's early layout and the surrounding agrarian townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named country schools and churches like South Troy Ch and Webster Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern 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
  13. 1955 Map of Stewartville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Stewartville, 1956 Print
    1955 Stewartville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's farming country and river valleys are shown in the mid-fifties as rural life revolved around local rail depots and school districts. Researchers can find numerous country schools like Little Red Sch and St Bridget Sch, plus family-named cemeteries such as Holy Redeemer Cem and Jerusalem Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of High Forest, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of High Forest, 1957 Print
    1955 High Forest
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural township structure before modern highway expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of early Norwegian and German settlers through sites like East St Olaf Ch, Shanty Town, and Folkestad Sch.
  19. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  22. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern 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.
  25. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1966 Map of Douglas, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Douglas, 1967 Print
    1966 Douglas
    1967 Print · USGS
    Olmsted County rural life meets the expanding edge of the city in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools like Stone Corner Sch, various Gravel Pits, and trace the path of the Chicago Great Western railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1972 Map of Rochester, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Rochester, 1975 Print
    1972 Rochester
    1975 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surrounding townships are shown here during a period of significant institutional and suburban growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can map the city's evolution through landmarks like the Mayo Clinic, Oakwood Cemetery, and the Chicago and North Western rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1974 Map of Salem Corners, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Salem Corners, 1976 Print
    1974 Salem Corners
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Olmsted County appears here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of river valleys and growing municipal infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate Riverside Cem, the Bamber Valley Sch, and the Rochester Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1974 Map of Simpson, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Simpson, 1976 Print
    1974 Simpson
    1976 Print · USGS
    Olmsted County reveals a mix of mid-century suburban expansion and deep-rooted rural life during the 1970s. Trace the development of Rochester alongside historic local landmarks like St Bridget Ch and the Fugles Mill Historical Site.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Rochester
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Rochester and its surrounding river valleys. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Mantorville, Pine Island, and along the Mississippi River near Lake Pepin.
  43. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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
  46. 1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Rochester
    1989 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced urban growth with its river-and-rail heritage. Researchers can trace the development of Rochester and find smaller rail towns like Kasson, Dodge Center, and Zumbrota.
    2 unique versions available
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