Old Maps of Janesville, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Janesville. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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
    Janesville and the surrounding Waseca County countryside are shown at the end of the first decade of the 2000s. Researchers can locate long-standing burial grounds such as Saint Anns Cemetery and the waters of Buffalo Lake and the Le Sueur River.

  7. 2010 Map of Elysian, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elysian, 2010 Print
    2010 Elysian
    2010 Print · USGS
    The lake country around Janesville and Elysian is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by water and woods. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds like Dehn Family Cemetery and Okaman Cemetery, or trace the development of Greenland.

  8. 2013 Map of Janesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Janesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Janesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Janesville and Alma City appear in the early 21st century as established agricultural hubs within Waseca County. Researchers can trace local burial sites and landmarks like Peddler's Grove Cem, Saint Anns Cem, and the winding Le Sueur River.

  9. 2013 Map of Elysian, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elysian, 2013 Print
    2013 Elysian
    2013 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Le Sueur and Waseca counties are caught in detail during the early 2010s. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Cedar Hill Cem and Okaman Cem, while tracing the shorelines of Lake Francis and Lake Elysian.

  10. 2016 Map of Elysian, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elysian, 2016 Print
    2016 Elysian
    2016 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Elysian and Greenland are captured here in the mid-2010s, surrounded by a complex system of glacial waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Dehn Family Cem, Cedar Hill Cem, and the site of Galler's Airport.

  11. 2016 Map of Janesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Janesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Janesville
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Waseca County countryside near the turn of the 21st century remains defined by its quiet prairie settlements and river valleys. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Alma City, Peddler's Grove Cem, and the waters of the Le Sueur River.

  12. 2019 Map of Janesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Janesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Janesville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Janesville and the surrounding Waseca County countryside are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds, including Peddler's Grove Cem and Alma-City Cem near the Le Sueur River.

  13. 2019 Map of Elysian, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elysian, 2019 Print
    2019 Elysian
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Le Sueur and Waseca counties are documented here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites and local history at the Okaman Cemetery, trace the shoreline of Elysian Lake, and find the small settlement of Greenland.

  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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