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Old Maps of Ramsey County, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ramsey County with 65 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 Ramsey County has changed over the decades.

Ramsey County, MN maps

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  1. 1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 St. Paul
    1896 Print · USGS
    St. Paul and the surrounding river townships are captured in the mid-1890s during a period of massive railroad and urban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Mendota, South St. Paul, and St. Anthony Park along with the grounds of Fort Snelling.
    11 unique versions available
  4. 1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 White Bear
    1902 Print · USGS
    The lake-dotted landscape northeast of the Twin Cities is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace early railroad junctions and industry at the Minneapolis Stock Yards, or locate old settlements like Lino, Cardigan, and New Brighton.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Hudson
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the St. Croix Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the distinct border towns of Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets and benchmarks of Hudson, North Hudson, and Prescott.
  10. 1948 Map of Stillwater, 1962 Print
    1948 Map of Stillwater, 1962 Print
    1948 Stillwater
    1962 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley comes to life in the late 1940s, capturing the river border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Trace local genealogy and geography through the streets of Houlton, the Houlton Cem, and the historic Marine Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Hudson
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of St. Croix and Pierce counties are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line through Hudson and down to the river junction at Prescott.
  16. 1949 Map of Stillwater
    1949 Map of Stillwater
    1949 Stillwater
    1949 Print · USGS
    The St Croix River valley in the late 1940s shows the border settlements of Minnesota and Wisconsin before modern sprawl. Researchers can trace the layout of Houlton, find the Houlton Cem, and locate the Boy Scout Camp along the wooded river bluffs.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Lake Elmo, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Lake Elmo, 1958 Print
    1949 Lake Elmo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the end of the 1940s is a landscape of rural schoolhouses and pristine glacial lakes. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Union Cem, St John Sch, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  22. 1950 Map of Lake Elmo
    1950 Map of Lake Elmo
    1950 Lake Elmo
    1950 Print · USGS
    The townships of Oakdale and Woodbury are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small lakes and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots at Union Cem or locate historic school sites like Gillie Sch and Salem Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of White Bear Lake East, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of White Bear Lake East, 1952 Print
    1951 White Bear Lake East
    1952 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Washington County are shown at a point of significant growth in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Mahtomedi, locate rural landmarks like Castle Sch, or identify the original site of the White Bear Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities riverfront and academic centers are captured here just after the war, showing the industrial and institutional expansion of the era. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots in Roselawn Cemetery or trace the early runways of Wold-Chamberlain Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of St. Paul East, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul East, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul East
    1953 Print · USGS
    Saint Paul during the early fifties reveals a thriving river-and-rail hub anchored by the State Capitol and a dense network of neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the mid-century city layout, from institutional landmarks like Gillette State Hospital to the industrial Stock Yards and Holman Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 St. Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities region during the post-war boom shows the rapid growth of St Paul and Minneapolis toward their southern suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like School No 73, Roselawn Cemetery, and the St Johns Cem before suburban sprawl fully arrived.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of White Bear Lake West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of White Bear Lake West, 1954 Print
    1952 White Bear Lake West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County in the early fifties shows a landscape of expansive lakefronts and emerging suburbs before the peak of mid-century sprawl. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Little Canada and Bethany Cem, or follow old rail lines through Cardigan Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 New Brighton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County was undergoing rapid post-war suburbanization during the early fifties, blending industrial sites with new residential grids. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous early schools and cemeteries, from Sunnyside Sch and Lake Johanna Sch to the sprawling Hillside Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  49. 1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 New Brighton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Twin Cities were undergoing a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties as suburbs pushed into the lake country. Researchers can trace the massive Twin Cities Arsenal, find the old Red Brick Sch, and locate the Abandoned Aqueduct winding toward the city.
  52. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.
  55. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.
  64. 1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 New Brighton
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern Minneapolis suburbs transition from industrial rail hubs to residential lakefronts in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace cemetery boundaries at St Marys Cem, follow the Soo Line tracks, or locate the sprawling Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1967 Map of White Bear Lake East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of White Bear Lake East, 1969 Print
    1967 White Bear Lake East
    1969 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of White Bear Lake and the surrounding Washington County suburbs are captured here in the late sixties as residential growth accelerated. Researchers can trace local history through the Northern Pacific rail line and sites like St Marys Cem, Manitou Island, and Northport Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul West
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities emerge in full mid-century detail during a period of significant urban density and infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of the State Fairgrounds, the historic Minnehaha Falls, and the complex layout of Fort Snelling.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1967 Map of St. Paul East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul East, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul East
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities region shows its mid-century industrial and civic expansion in this survey of the riverfront and downtown core. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood institutions like Oakland Cemetery, the Stockyards in South St. Paul, and the St Paul Cathedral.
    5 unique versions available
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