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Old Maps of Prior Lake, Minnesota

Explore 27 old maps of Prior Lake, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Prior Lake, MN maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Minneapolis
    1896 Print · USGS
    Hennepin 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.
  4. 1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Minneapolis
    1901 Print · USGS
    The 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
  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 Eden Prairie, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Eden Prairie, 1956 Print
    1954 Eden Prairie
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eden 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
  13. 1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Minneapolis
    1959 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Prior Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Scott 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1967 Map of Eden Prairie, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Eden Prairie, 1969 Print
    1967 Eden Prairie
    1969 Print · USGS
    The 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
  28. 1974 Map of Prior Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Prior Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Prior Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    Prior 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
  31. 1981 Map of Jordan East, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Jordan East, 1982 Print
    1981 Jordan East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Scott 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
  34. 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
  37. 2010 Map of Eden Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eden Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 Eden Prairie
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Prior Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Prior Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Prior Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Savage, and other nearby areas
  43. 2010 Map of Jordan East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jordan East, 2010 Print
    2010 Jordan East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Jordan, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Prior Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Prior Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Prior Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Savage, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Eden Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eden Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Eden Prairie
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Jordan East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jordan East, 2013 Print
    2013 Jordan East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Jordan, and other nearby areas
  55. 2016 Map of Eden Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Eden Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 Eden Prairie
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Jordan East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Jordan East, 2016 Print
    2016 Jordan East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Jordan, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Prior Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Prior Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Prior Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Savage, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Jordan East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jordan East, 2019 Print
    2019 Jordan East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Jordan, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Eden Prairie, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Eden Prairie, 2019 Print
    2019 Eden Prairie
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Prior Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Prior Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Prior Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Prior Lake, including Shakopee, Savage, and other nearby areas
  73. 2022 Map of Jordan East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jordan East, 2022 Print
    2022 Jordan East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Scott County enters the 2020s as a landscape of historic crossroads and glacial lakes south of the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace family roots at Saint Mary's Cem or locate old community centers like Merriam, Mudbaden, and Lydia.
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