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Old Maps of Franklin Township, Minnesota

Explore 36 old maps of Franklin Township, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Franklin Township, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Waconia
    1959 Print · USGS
    Carver County and parts of Wright County are captured in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape in transition. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small schools and cemeteries, including St Mark Cem, Oakland Cem, and the Hydes Lake Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1958 Map of Buffalo, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Buffalo, 1959 Print
    1958 Buffalo
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wright County in the late fifties was a landscape of deep-set lakes and small farming villages connected by the Great Northern rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Swedesburg Ch, St Timothy Cem, and East Maple Lake Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Map of Mayer
    1981 Mayer
    1981 Print · USGS
    Carver and Wright counties are shown here in the early eighties as a landscape of established rail corridors and river-bound townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Mark Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, and find the Ziermann Landing Strip near Mayer.
  31. 1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Watertown
    1982 Print · USGS
    Carver County and its neighboring townships are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its numerous lakes and the South Fork Crow River. Researchers can locate historic sites like Trinity Cem, St Peters Ch, and the winding Luce Line Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1981 Map of Waverly, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Waverly, 1982 Print
    1981 Waverly
    1982 Print · USGS
    Wright County is captured here in the early 1980s as its agricultural roots and railway corridors remained central to local life. Genealogists and local historians can locate several parish landmarks and cemeteries, including Swedesburg Ch, Mission Cem, and Wright Cem.
  37. 1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Delano
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Crow River forks and the bustling town of Delano are captured in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family names across nearly a dozen sites, including Cassel Cem, St Peters Cem, and St Josephs Cem.
  40. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities metropolitan area and its southern suburbs are captured here in the mid-eighties as the urban landscape expanded toward the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation, find local landmarks like St Benedict Church, and study the rail routes of the Soo Line.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural conservation lands. Trace the expansion of Anoka and Blaine, or locate family landmarks near the Rum River and Buffalo Lake.
  46. 1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Anoka
    1992 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the upper Mississippi River valley are captured here in the early nineties during a period of rapid suburban expansion. Trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern Railroad or explore the boundaries of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Maria State Park.
  49. 2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Watertown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Minnetrista, Watertown, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Mayer, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mayer, 2010 Print
    2010 Mayer
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Mayer, Hollywood, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Waverly, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waverly, 2010 Print
    2010 Waverly
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Montrose, Waverly, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Delano, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Delano, 2010 Print
    2010 Delano
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Delano, Rockford, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Watertown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Minnetrista, Watertown, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Delano, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Delano, 2013 Print
    2013 Delano
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Delano, Rockford, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Waverly, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waverly, 2013 Print
    2013 Waverly
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Montrose, Waverly, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Mayer, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mayer, 2013 Print
    2013 Mayer
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Mayer, Hollywood, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Watertown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Watertown, 2016 Print
    2016 Watertown
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Minnetrista, Watertown, and other nearby areas
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