Old Maps of Janesville, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Janesville with 15 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 Janesville has changed over the decades.


Janesville, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1966 Map of Janesville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Janesville, 1967 Print
    1966 Janesville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Waseca County countryside was an established network of rail and river during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate family burial sites at St Anns Cem or Alma City Cem.

  4. 1966 Map of Elysian, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Elysian, 1968 Print
    1966 Elysian
    1968 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities and rail corridors of south-central Minnesota are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by water and the Chicago Great Western railroad. Local historians can trace the early layout of Elysian and Greenland, find family landmarks like Sextons Point, or locate the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Faribault
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and the glacial lake country of Rice and Le Sueur counties are shown here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the academic grounds of St Olaf College or find old crossroads like Trondhjem and Little Chicago.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Janesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Janesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Janesville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Alma City, Waseca County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2010 Map of Elysian, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elysian, 2010 Print
    2010 Elysian
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Elysian, Greenland, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Janesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Janesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Janesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Alma City, Waseca County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Elysian, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elysian, 2013 Print
    2013 Elysian
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Elysian, Greenland, and other nearby areas

  10. 2016 Map of Elysian, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elysian, 2016 Print
    2016 Elysian
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Elysian, Greenland, and other nearby areas

  11. 2016 Map of Janesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Janesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Janesville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Alma City, Waseca County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Janesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Janesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Janesville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Alma City, Waseca County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Elysian, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elysian, 2019 Print
    2019 Elysian
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Janesville, including Elysian, Greenland, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Janesville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Janesville, 2022 Print
    2022 Janesville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Janesville and the surrounding Waseca County farm country are shown in this recent survey. Genealogists can trace family connections at Saint Anns Cem, Peddler's Grove Cem, and Alma City along the Le Sueur River.

  15. 2022 Map of Elysian, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elysian, 2022 Print
    2022 Elysian
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's lake country is captured here during the 2020s, showing a landscape of interconnected waterways and small rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Dehn Family Cem and Okaman Cem, or follow the historic rail-to-trail path of the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trl.

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