Old Maps of Scott County, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 99 historic maps of Scott County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Scott County, MN maps
(99)- 1896 Map of Minneapolis
1896 Minneapolis1896 Print · USGSHennepin County and the Minnesota River valley appear here in the mid-1890s, when the region was a mix of lakeside retreats and rail-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Edina Mills, the Washburn Home, and the Bloomington Ferry crossing. - 1901 Map of Minneapolis
1901 Minneapolis1901 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities suburbs begin to take shape in the late nineteenth century as rail lines weave through lake-studded prairies. Trace the origins of local industry and transit at Edina Mills, the Bloomington Ferry, and the St. Louis Park rail junction.8 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print
1905 Minnetonka1957 Print · USGSLake Minnetonka and the Minnesota River valley are seen here during the early twentieth century as the region's resort and rail economy reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mound Sta, the summer colonies of Deephaven, and the riverfront streets of Chaska. - 1907 Map of Minnetonka
1907 Minnetonka1907 Print · USGSLake Minnetonka was a premier summer destination at the turn of the century, crisscrossed by a Steamboat Route and multiple railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old lakeside landings and early rail stops like Spring Park Sta, Mound Sta, and Zumbra Heights Sta.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
1953 Saint Paul1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Bloomington, 1956 Print
1954 Bloomington1956 Print · USGSThe Minnesota River valley in the mid-fifties is captured at the moment of its suburban expansion south of the Twin Cities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites from Savage to Oxboro, locating landmarks like Port Cargill and the Bloomington Ferry Ch.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Eden Prairie, 1956 Print
1954 Eden Prairie1956 Print · USGSEden Prairie and Bloomington are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the river valley's rail-and-water economy met the early jet age. Genealogists can trace family sites near Bloomington Ferry, Eden Prairie Cem, and several abandoned schoolhouses.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
1954 Minneapolis1959 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities suburbs were in the midst of a post-war transformation during the early fifties as the urban grid expanded into the surrounding lake country. Researchers can find many lost local landmarks, from the Glen Lake Sanatorium and Flying Cloud Airport to the rural Eden Prairie Ch and Bloomington Cem. - 1957 Map of Belle Plaine, 1958 Print
1957 Belle Plaine1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print
1957 Prior Lake1958 Print · USGSScott and Rice Counties appear here in the late 1950s, showing a region defined by its numerous glacial lakes and small farming hamlets. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school locations and historic churches such as St Catherine Ch, Elko, and several noted sites like School No 52 (Abandoned).2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of New Prague, 1959 Print
1957 New Prague1959 Print · USGSScott 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 - 1958 Map of Lake Minnetonka, 1959 Print
1958 Lake Minnetonka1959 Print · USGSThe western suburbs of Minneapolis appear in a period of transition during the late fifties, centered on the complex shores of Lake Minnetonka. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wayzata, Deephaven, and Shakopee, or locate family landmarks like Calvin Ch and the Jesuit Seminary.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Shakopee, 1959 Print
1958 Shakopee1959 Print · USGSThe Minnesota River valley comes alive in the late fifties, showcasing the river towns of Shakopee and Chaska as they sat before major modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Assumption Seminary, St Johns Cem, and the path of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad.5 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Saint Paul
1959 Saint Paul1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1967 Map of Bloomington, 1969 Print
1967 Bloomington1969 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities suburbs experienced a surge of growth during the late sixties as residential developments filled the spaces between historic river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of community institutions like Bloomington Ferry Ch, Port Cargill, and the Minnesota Masonic Home.5 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Eden Prairie, 1969 Print
1967 Eden Prairie1969 Print · USGSThe Minnesota River valley near Eden Prairie and Bloomington shows a transition from agricultural life to mid-century suburbanization. Trace historical local landmarks like Bloomington Ferry, the Flying Cloud Airport, and Eden Prairie Cem.5 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Prior Lake, 1976 Print
1974 Prior Lake1976 Print · USGSPrior Lake and the surrounding lake country of Scott County are captured here in the mid-1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Concord Cem, explore the early footprint of Grainwood, and locate landmarks like St Catherine Ch.2 unique versions available - 1974 Map of New Market, 1976 Print
1974 New Market1976 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Scott and Rice counties are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of small farming towns and expanding regional transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads to Solor Ch, West Christiania Cem, and the settlement of Hazelwood. - 1974 Map of Veseli, 1976 Print
1974 Veseli1976 Print · USGSThe rural lake country of Scott and Rice Counties is captured here in the mid-1970s, centered on the village of Veseli. Family historians can locate landmarks like St Johns Cem, the Sharkey Landing Field, and the Milwaukee Road rail line. - 1974 Map of Orchard Lake, 1976 Print
1974 Orchard Lake1976 Print · USGSThe lakeside communities of Dakota County were transforming into established suburbs during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family-named landmarks and civic anchors like Orchard Lake Sch, Buck Hill, and Antlers Park.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of New Prague, 1982 Print
1981 New Prague1982 Print · USGSNew Prague and the surrounding lake country of Scott and Le Sueur counties are shown here in the early eighties as the area maintained its agricultural and rail roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid to Sancti Wenceslai Cem, follow the Chicago and North Western tracks, or locate rural centers like St Benedict and St Patrick. - 1981 Map of Jordan West, 1982 Print
1981 Jordan West1982 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1981 Map of Belle Plaine South, 1982 Print
1981 Belle Plaine South1982 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1981 Map of Jordan East, 1982 Print
1981 Jordan East1982 Print · USGSScott County in the early eighties remains a landscape of small agricultural hamlets and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western, locate local burial sites like St Marys Cem, or find the small community of Mudbaden.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of Union Hill, 1982 Print
1981 Union Hill1982 Print · USGSScott 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.
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- Credit River historical maps
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