Old Maps of Scandia, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 41 historic maps of Scandia. 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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Scandia, MN maps

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  1. 1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 St Croix Dalles
    1900 Print · USGS
    The river gorge at the Wisconsin-Minnesota border comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showing the twin hubs of the Dalles before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots in Dresser Junction, El Salem, and the scattered lakefront farms of Farmington.

  2. 1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 St Croix Dalles
    1901 Print · USGS
    The river-border between Wisconsin and Minnesota was a hub of rail activity and river commerce at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the St. Paul and Duluth R. R. through Shafer and Taylors Falls, or locate old settlements like Franconia Station and Dresser Junction.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Stillwater, 1962 Print
    1948 Map of Stillwater, 1962 Print
    1948 Stillwater
    1962 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley comes to life in the late 1940s, capturing the river border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Trace local genealogy and geography through the streets of Houlton, the Houlton Cem, and the historic Marine Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Stillwater
    1949 Map of Stillwater
    1949 Stillwater
    1949 Print · USGS
    The St Croix River valley in the late 1940s shows the border settlements of Minnesota and Wisconsin before modern sprawl. Researchers can trace the layout of Houlton, find the Houlton Cem, and locate the Boy Scout Camp along the wooded river bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.

  6. 1954 Map of Hugo, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hugo, 1956 Print
    1954 Hugo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hugo and the surrounding townships of Washington County are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by small lakes and the Northern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous legacy sites like St Johns Cem and old schoolhouses including Kenyon Sch and Lynch Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The river valley along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border thrived in the mid-fifties as a hub of rail traffic and early Cold War defense. You can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail lines and locate the Osceola Air Force Station or the abandoned Ubet Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Marine, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Marine, 1956 Print
    1955 Marine
    1956 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of small settlements and glacial lakes just as outdoor recreation was expanding. Genealogists can trace family connections at Otisville and Copas, or locate vanished landmarks like the Square Lake Sch (Abandoned).

  9. 1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Forest Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chisago County's lake country is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-linked towns of Lindstrom and Center City. Genealogists can find the Goose Lake School, Glader Cemetery, and the abandoned Meadow View School.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  11. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.

  13. 1967 Map of Marine on St Croix, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Marine on St Croix, 1969 Print
    1967 Marine on St Croix
    1969 Print · USGS
    Along the St. Croix River valley in the late sixties, this area shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and river bluffs. Trace local roots through Marine on St Croix, the Elim Cem, or the early boundaries of William O'Brien State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Hugo, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hugo, 1969 Print
    1967 Hugo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Hugo and the surrounding lake country of Washington County are shown here in the late sixties as the region balanced its rural roots with growing recreation. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line through Hugo, locate the St Johns Cem, or find early sites like the Veterans Rest Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Stillwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a borderland of river towns and conservation areas. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line, locate the Minnesota State Prison, and explore the numerous wildlife areas like Cylon Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2010 Map of Marine on St. Croix, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Marine on St. Croix, 2010 Print
    2010 Marine on St. Croix
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Scandia, including Marine on Saint Croix, Copas, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Scandia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Scandia, 2010 Print
    2010 Scandia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Scandia, including Chisago City, Lindström, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Hugo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hugo, 2010 Print
    2010 Hugo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Scandia, including Hugo, Forest Lake, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Forest Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forest Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Forest Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Scandia, including Chisago City, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Scandia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Scandia, 2013 Print
    2013 Scandia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Scandia, including Chisago City, Lindström, and other nearby areas

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