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Old Maps of Big Lake, Minnesota

Explore 30 old maps of Big Lake, spanning from 1953 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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Big Lake, MN maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Big Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County and the upper Mississippi corridor are shown here in the early sixties as a network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town of Big Lake, the settlement of Bailey, and the old Great Northern rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Monticello, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Monticello, 1963 Print
    1961 Monticello
    1963 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Monticello and Big Lake are captured in the early sixties as they developed along the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace old family plots at Hillside Cemetery and Helm Cemetery or locate the historic Great Northern rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Becker, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Becker, 1963 Print
    1961 Becker
    1963 Print · USGS
    Becker and the surrounding Sherburne County wetlands are captured here in the early sixties as the rail and river economy shaped the landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Danish Cem, Krager Sch, and Durgin Slough.
  19. 1961 Map of Monticello, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Monticello, 1965 Print
    1961 Monticello
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upper Mississippi valley river towns and rail corridors thrive here during the early sixties, caught between the prairie and the Big Woods. Researchers can trace family sites at St Henrys Cem, locate the Carter Sch, or follow the twin rail lines of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Elk River and Mississippi River valleys in the early 1960s showcase a landscape of shifting industry and conservation. Local researchers can trace family sites at Orrock Cem, find Zimmerman's post office, and locate the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower.
  25. 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.
  28. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural conservation lands. Trace the expansion of Anoka and Blaine, or locate family landmarks near the Rum River and Buffalo Lake.
  34. 1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Anoka
    1992 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the upper Mississippi River valley are captured here in the early nineties during a period of rapid suburban expansion. Trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern Railroad or explore the boundaries of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Maria State Park.
  37. 1991 Map of Becker, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Becker, 1995 Print
    1991 Becker
    1995 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's riverfront and marshlands are documented here in the early nineties, centered on the growing town of Becker. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks like Danish Cem or explore the wetlands of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
  40. 1991 Map of Big Lake, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Big Lake, 1995 Print
    1991 Big Lake
    1995 Print · USGS
    Sherburne and Wright counties meet along the Mississippi River in this early 1990s survey of central Minnesota. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside developments of Big Lake and Monticello or locate rural landmarks like the Cem at Bailey.
  43. 1991 Map of Monticello, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Monticello, 1995 Print
    1991 Monticello
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor between Wright and Sherburne counties is documented here in the early nineties as lakeside communities grew. Trace family heritage at Riverside Cem and St Henrys Cem or explore the wetlands around Pelican Lake.
  46. 2010 Map of Monticello, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monticello, 2010 Print
    2010 Monticello
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Monticello, Becker, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Big Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Elk River, Otsego, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Becker, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Becker, 2010 Print
    2010 Becker
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Becker, Becker Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Becker, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Becker, 2013 Print
    2013 Becker
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Becker, Becker Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Big Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Big Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Big Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Elk River, Otsego, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Monticello, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monticello, 2013 Print
    2013 Monticello
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Monticello, Becker, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Becker, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Becker, 2016 Print
    2016 Becker
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Becker, Becker Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2016 Map of Big Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Elk River, Otsego, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Monticello, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Monticello, 2016 Print
    2016 Monticello
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Monticello, Becker, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Monticello, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Monticello, 2019 Print
    2019 Monticello
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Monticello, Becker, and other nearby areas
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