Old Maps of Palmer, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Palmer. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

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


Palmer, 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 Waterville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Waterville, 1968 Print
    1966 Waterville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Waterville sits at the center of this mid-century survey, where the railroads and the Cannon River system define the local economy. Genealogists can trace rural roots through family-named landmarks like McPete Point and several old graveyards including Iosco Cem and Ebenezer Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 2010 Map of Waterville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waterville, 2010 Print
    2010 Waterville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Palmer, including Waterville, Rice County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Waterville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterville, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palmer, including Waterville, Rice County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Waterville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Waterville, 2016 Print
    2016 Waterville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Palmer, including Waterville, Rice County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Waterville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Waterville, 2019 Print
    2019 Waterville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Palmer, including Waterville, Rice County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Waterville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waterville, 2022 Print
    2022 Waterville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Waterville and the surrounding lake country of Le Sueur and Waseca counties are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic burial grounds like Saint Jarlath Cem and Iosco Cem or explore the shoreline of Sakatah Lake.

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