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1952 Map of Minneapolis North

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Minneapolis North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Mississippi River divides the growing suburban landscape of northern Hennepin and Anoka Counties in this early 1950s survey. The west bank is characterized by the rapid post-war expansion of Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Brooklyn Center, where residential grids are interrupted by several prominent bodies of water including Crystal Lake and the Twin Lakes. This era captures a transition from agricultural roots to industrial and residential development, evidenced by the presence of the Northern Ordnance Plant and the Crystal Airport.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense network of community institutions, from the Crystal Lake Cemetery to numerous neighborhood schools like Henry High School and Edison High Sch. The region's transport reliance is clear through the prominent rail lines of the Northern Pacific and Soo Line, alongside the winding path of Shingle Creek and the designated parkways like Victory Memorial Drive that define the area's recreational geography.