1967 Map of St Paul Park

About this map

St Paul Park and the adjacent Cottage Grove area are defined by their position along the Mississippi River, where heavy industrial activity and suburban growth meet. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail lines and the presence of substantial Stockyards near the riverbank. This 1967 survey captures the region just before significant urban expansion, as indicated by the purple-tinted revisions showing new residential developments near Park High Sch and Hillside Sch. Across the water, the quiet character of Upper Grey Cloud Island and Grey Cloud Island contrasts with the industrial infrastructure, including the Substation and various Gravel Pits. To the south, Lock and Dam No 2 marks a critical point for river navigation near the historic river town of Hastings, while the small settlement of Nininger sits on the high ground overlooking Spring Lake.