1952 Map of New Brighton

About this map

The Twin Cities Arsenal dominates the center of this landscape during the early 1950s, highlighting the massive industrial and military footprint north of Minneapolis. The region is defined by a dense network of water bodies and mid-century suburban expansion, where residential pockets like Fridley and New Brighton are interwoven with numerous lakes including Lake Johanna, Turtle Lake, and Lake Owasso. The transportation infrastructure is particularly complex, featuring the Minnesota Transfer Ry and the Sault Ste Marie and railroad lines meeting at Hilo Junction.