1896 Map of Minneapolis
USGS Topo · Published 1896About this map
Edina Mills and Bloomington Ferry stand as focal points in this survey of the southwest Twin Cities suburbs during the mid-1890s. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of glacial lakes including Calhoun Lake, Harriet Lake, and the expansive Medicine Lake to the north. Rail infrastructure is dense, with the Great Northern R. R. and the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul R. R. cutting through established early settlements like St. Louis Park and West Minneapolis. In the south, the Minnesota River forms a natural boundary for Bloomington and Eden Prairie, where smaller communities like Rowland and Eden Prairie (P.O.) are visible. The terrain includes notable high points such as Mt. Gilboa, providing a detailed look at the rural character of Hennepin County before it was fully absorbed into the metropolitan sprawl.
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