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1967 Map of St Paul SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of St Paul SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a wide valley through the center of this landscape, separating the developing suburban centers of Bloomington and Burnsville. The northern reaches are dominated by significant regional infrastructure, including the sprawling Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport and the iconic Metropolitan Stadium. This era shows the early expansion of residential pockets like Cedar Grove and Nicols amidst a terrain still heavily defined by glacial lakes and wetlands, such as Black Dog Lake and Gun Club Lake.

South of the river, the township of Lebanon and the burgeoning community of Eagan are marked by numerous small lakes including Thomas Lake and Quigley Lake. Cultural and educational landmarks are well-established, from the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in the north to the St Thomas Academy and Visitation Convent in Mendota Heights. Transport networks including the Chicago and North Western railroad and the Cedar Ave Bridge highlight the area's role as a vital corridor connecting the Twin Cities to the developing south metro.