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1967 Map of St Paul SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of St Paul SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Minnesota River valley serves as the central axis for this mid-century survey, dividing the developed flats of Bloomington from the expanding suburban landscapes of Eagan and Burnsville. To the north, massive public works dominate the terrain, including the sprawling Fort Snelling National Cemetery and the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport, while the iconic Metropolitan Stadium stands as a landmark of the era's regional recreation.

South of the river, the map documents a transition from industrial and rail infrastructure, like the Chicago and North Western line and the powerplant at Black Dog Lake, to residential growth at Cedar Grove. The landscape is punctuated by numerous kettle lakes such as Fish Lake and Thomas Lake, and institutional landmarks like St Thomas Academy and Visitation Convent. This 1967 view captures the region just as the modern freeway system, notably Interstate 494, began to redefine the Twin Cities' southern suburbs.