Old Maps of Belle Plaine, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Belle Plaine, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1957 Map of Belle Plaine, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Belle Plaine, 1958 Print
    1957 Belle Plaine
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley serves as a bustling corridor for four counties during the late fifties, defined by its intersecting rail lines and riverside towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like West Union Ch, Zion Cem, and the Jessenland Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of New Prague, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of New Prague, 1959 Print
    1957 New Prague
    1959 Print · USGS
    Scott and Le Sueur Counties in the late fifties reveal a landscape of deep-rooted parish settlements and thriving river-valley agriculture. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural sites like East Union, St Benedict, and the St Josephs Sch Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1981 Map of Jordan West, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Jordan West, 1982 Print
    1981 Jordan West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley south of Carver comes to life in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river-bottom lakes and upland farming. Researchers can locate the Augustana Cemetery, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, and find the Drive-in Theater near Jordan.

  6. 1981 Map of Belle Plaine South, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Belle Plaine South, 1982 Print
    1981 Belle Plaine South
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and the town of Belle Plaine are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural cemeteries like Schlegel Cem and explore the rail corridor through Blakeley and Belle Plaine.

  7. 1981 Map of Union Hill, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Union Hill, 1982 Print
    1981 Union Hill
    1982 Print · USGS
    Scott and Le Sueur counties are shown in the early eighties as a landscape of managed prairie and farmland. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem and Frieden Ch Cem or trace the waters of Raven Stream and Tietz Lake.

  8. 1981 Map of Belle Plaine North, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Belle Plaine North, 1982 Print
    1981 Belle Plaine North
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley serves as the backdrop for this early 1980s look at rural Scott and Le Sueur counties. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Sacred Heart Cemetery, the Townhall, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  9. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2010 Map of Jordan West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jordan West, 2010 Print
    2010 Jordan West
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley near Jordan is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the mix of growing towns and deep-rooted rural sites. Researchers can find Spirit Hill Cemetery, the Scott County Fairgrounds, and local schools like School Number 25.

  11. 2010 Map of Union Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Union Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Union Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Union Hill and its surrounding farmsteads are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showing a landscape deeply shaped by its Lutheran heritage. Genealogists can locate family sites near Pomeranian Cemetery, Saint Johns Cemetery, and Graham Lake.

  12. 2010 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2010 Print
    2010 Belle Plaine South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley south of Belle Plaine is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of fertile farmland and scattered rural hamlets. Family historians can locate numerous burial sites like Sacred Heart Cemetery or trace landmarks such as the Nagel and Schultz Airport and Blakeley.

  13. 2010 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2010 Print
    2010 Belle Plaine North
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley meets the agricultural plains of Scott County in the late 2000s, showing a landscape of structured farmsteads and rural parishes. Family historians can trace local roots at Zion Lutheran Cemetery or locate landmarks like Gotha and the Sons Landing Strip.

  14. 2013 Map of Jordan West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jordan West, 2013 Print
    2013 Jordan West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The bluffs of the Minnesota River valley and the town of Jordan are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Augustana Cem or trace the development of the Scott County Fairgrounds.

  15. 2013 Map of Union Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Union Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Union Hill
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Scott and Le Sueur county line divides this rural Minnesota landscape during the early 2010s. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds such as Saint Johns Cem and Pomeranian Cem nestled between Graham Lake and the town of Union Hill.

  16. 2013 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2013 Print
    2013 Belle Plaine North
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and the rural uplands of Scott, Sibley, and Carver counties are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Zion Lutheran Church Cem, the settlement of Gotha, and the northern edge of Belle Plaine.

  17. 2013 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2013 Print
    2013 Belle Plaine South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Belle Plaine and the surrounding river bluffs are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the area maintains its agricultural and small-town roots. Genealogists can trace several local burial sites including Oakwood Cem, Sacred Heart Cem, and the rural Schlegel Cem.

  18. 2016 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2016 Print
    2016 Belle Plaine North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Belle Plaine and the surrounding prairie of Scott and Sibley counties are shown in high detail during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace family heritage at Zion Lutheran Church Cem or follow the path of the Minnesota River through the river valley.

  19. 2016 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2016 Print
    2016 Belle Plaine South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Belle Plaine and the Minnesota River valley are captured in this recent survey, showing the transition from town streets to rural farmsteads. Genealogists can trace several local burial sites including Schlegel Cem and the Church of the Redeemer Cem.

  20. 2016 Map of Jordan West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Jordan West, 2016 Print
    2016 Jordan West
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and its marshy bottomlands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the settled bluffs above Jordan. Family historians can locate the Augustana Cemetery and Swedish Lutheran Cemetery or trace the Union Pacific railroad past Carver Rapids.

  21. 2016 Map of Union Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Union Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Union Hill
    2016 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Scott and Le Sueur Counties are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of enduring farmsteads and small settlements. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites near Union Hill and Heidelberg or trace church history at Saint Johns Cem.

  22. 2019 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Belle Plaine South, 2019 Print
    2019 Belle Plaine South
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley near Belle Plaine is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of river-bottom terrain and upland prairie. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Saints Peter and Paul Cem, Schlegel Cem, and the Church of the Redeemer Cem.

  23. 2019 Map of Union Hill, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Union Hill, 2019 Print
    2019 Union Hill
    2019 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Scott and Le Sueur counties is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of family farms and glacial lakes. Researchers can locate historic burial grounds and crossroads communities like Union Hill, Saint Johns Cem, and Heidelberg.

  24. 2019 Map of Jordan West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jordan West, 2019 Print
    2019 Jordan West
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley south of Carver appears here in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of fertile bottoms and upland settlements. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Augustana Cem and Spirit Hill Cem, alongside the community of East Union.

  25. 2019 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Belle Plaine North, 2019 Print
    2019 Belle Plaine North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Belle Plaine and the agricultural lands of Scott and Carver counties are shown in detail during the late 2010s. Researchers can locate local burial grounds like Zion Lutheran Church Cem or trace the drainage of Judicial Ditch Number Twentytwo.

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