Old Maps of Plainview, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Plainview. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Plainview.


Plainview, MN maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Plainview, 1960 Print
    1934 Map of Plainview, 1960 Print
    1934 Plainview
    1960 Print · USGS
    Wabasha and Winona Counties are shown in the mid-1930s as the railroad era connects prairie towns to the dramatic river bluffs. Genealogists can trace rural homesteads through a dense network of district schools like Fisher Hill Sch and historic grounds such as the Wabasha County Fair Grounds.

  2. 1938 Map of Plainview
    1938 Map of Plainview
    1938 Plainview
    1938 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota's driftless landscape was a patchwork of family farms and rural school districts in the late thirties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Plainview and Elba, and locate several burial grounds like Greenwood Cem and Fairwater Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  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. 1972 Map of Plainview, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Plainview, 1975 Print
    1972 Plainview
    1975 Print · USGS
    Wabasha County agricultural and forest lands are documented here in the early 1970s, showcasing the region's rail and river connections. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like St Joachim Cem and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  6. 1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Rochester
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Rochester and its surrounding river valleys. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Mantorville, Pine Island, and along the Mississippi River near Lake Pepin.

  7. 1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Rochester
    1989 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced urban growth with its river-and-rail heritage. Researchers can trace the development of Rochester and find smaller rail towns like Kasson, Dodge Center, and Zumbrota.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2022 Map of Plainview, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Plainview, 2022 Print
    2022 Plainview
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wabasha County farmland and river valleys are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the grid of Plainview. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Saint Joachim Cem, Christison Airport, and the Great River Ridge State Trl.

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