1970s Maps of Rochester, Minnesota

Explore 3 historic maps of Rochester from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Rochester's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Rochester, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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