Old Maps of Skape, Prior Lake for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Skape with 10 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 Skape has changed over the decades.
Skape, Prior Lake maps
(10)- 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print1953 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
- 1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print1957 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
- 1959 Map of Saint Paul1959 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
- 1974 Map of Prior Lake, 1976 Print1974 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
- 1985 Map of Saint Paul1985 Saint Paul1985 Print · USGSThe 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
- 2010 Map of Prior Lake, 2010 Print2010 Prior Lake2010 Print · USGSScott County and the community of PRIOR LAKE are shown during a period of modern lakeside development and recreational expansion. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Concord Cemetery and Saint Catherine Cemetery or trace aviation history at Valines Landing Seaplane Base.
- 2013 Map of Prior Lake, 2013 Print2013 Prior Lake2013 Print · USGSScott County and the Prior Lake region are documented here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth integrates with the glacial lake landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Saint Michaels Cem and Concord Cem or the old settlement at Lydia.
- 2016 Map of Prior Lake, 2016 Print2016 Prior Lake2016 Print · USGSScott County enters a period of suburban transition in the mid-2010s, defined by its complex network of glacial lakes and islands. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Michael's Cem or trace the early paths of Grainwood, Lydia, and the winding Credit River.
- 2019 Map of Prior Lake, 2019 Print2019 Prior Lake2019 Print · USGSThe suburban and rural landscape of Scott County is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the interconnected waters of Prior Lake. Genealogists can trace local burials at Credit River Catholic Cem or Fish Lake Cem and locate historic points like Grainwood.
- 2022 Map of Prior Lake, 2022 Print2022 Prior Lake2022 Print · USGSScott County's lake-rich landscape is shown here in the early 2020s as suburban development meets rural farmland. Researchers can trace local heritage at Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem, locate the small settlement of Lydia, or study the shorelines of Upper Prior Lake and Mystic Lake.
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