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1985 Map of Saint Paul

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Saint Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and Minnesota River serves as the focal point for this mid-1980s survey, anchoring the urban development of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. This planimetric study details the sprawling infrastructure of the Twin Cities, highlighting the significance of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation and the adjacent Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Beyond the urban core, the map traces the preservation of the river corridor through the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which includes specialized areas like the Louisville Swamp Unit.

Transit patterns are defined by a complex network of major interstates and regional rail lines such as the Chicago and North Western and the Soo Line. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through the inclusion of institutions like the University of Minnesota and rural landmarks such as St Benedict Church and St Patrick Church. The transition from the dense urban grid of Richfield and Bloomington to the more open townships of San Francisco and Empire illustrates the late-20th-century footprint of the metropolitan area.