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1970s Maps of Washington County, Minnesota

Explore 9 historic maps of Washington County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Washington County, MN maps

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  1. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 St. Croix Dalles SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County farmland and riverfront settlements appear in high-altitude detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the historical footprints of Osceola and Dresser to see how these communities and their surrounding fields were organized decades ago.
  4. 1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Scandia
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Scandia and the St. Croix River valley are captured in the mid-1970s before modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Elim Cem, St Francis Xavier Ch, and the banks of Bone Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1974 Map of Forest Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Forest Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Forest Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The interconnected waters of the Chisago Lakes area are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the growth of Forest Lake and Chisago City. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like the Scandinavian Cemetery, St Pauls Church, and the old Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1974 Map of Linwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Linwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Linwood
    1976 Print · USGS
    Anoka and Chisago counties are shown during the mid-seventies, featuring the expansive Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area. Researchers can trace old family sites near Linwood Sch or locate ancestors at Victor Hill Cem and Oak Park Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1974 Map of Somerset South, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Somerset South, 1977 Print
    1974 Somerset South
    1977 Print · USGS
    St. Croix County, Wisconsin, is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the river-and-rail landscape as recreation began to shape the region. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Pioneer Cemetery and Emanuel Church or locate homes near Somerset and Burkhardt.
  16. 1974 Map of Somerset North, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Somerset North, 1977 Print
    1974 Somerset North
    1977 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix and Apple Rivers meet in this mid-seventies landscape of western Wisconsin dairy farms and river-fed flowages. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Oak Grove Cem or locate old industrial and leisure sites like the Apple River Falls and the Chair Lift.
  19. 1974 Map of Hastings, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Hastings, 1978 Print
    1974 Hastings
    1978 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Hastings and Prescott are shown in detail during the mid-seventies as they grew along the Mississippi and Vermillion rivers. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous historic sites, from the State Hospital Cem and St Boniface Ch to the OLD RAILROAD GRADE and local town halls.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Osceola
    1979 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape of riverside villages and conservation lands. Genealogists can locate Ramsey Cem and Pleasant Prairie Cem, while rail enthusiasts can trace the Soo Line through Dresser.
    3 unique versions available
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