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1955 Map of Anoka

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Anoka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the landscape between Anoka and Champlin. The map documents a period of significant local infrastructure, featuring the sprawling State Hospital grounds and the County Fairground north of the river. Transportation networks are well-defined by the parallel tracks of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads, which hug the riverbank and support the region's industrial footprint, including the Sewage Disposal plant and various gravel pits.

Local heritage is deeply rooted in the numerous educational and religious sites shown, from St Stephens Sch to the Sunnyvale Sch (Abandoned) in the rural western reaches. Significant green spaces like the Greenhaven Country Club and river features such as Cloquet Island and Kings Island highlight the mix of recreation and natural geography. The survey also preserves the locations of several community burial grounds, including Calvary Cem, Forest Hill Cem, and Maple Grove Cem.