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1967 Map of St Paul SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of St Paul SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The confluence of the Minnesota River and the Mississippi corridor forms the backdrop for this 1993 revised look at the developing suburbs south of the Twin Cities. Large-scale infrastructure projects and conservation lands dominate the landscape, from the sprawling Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport to the extensive Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The map illustrates a period of significant commercial expansion, notably featuring the Mall of America in Bloomington.

South of the river, the residential and recreational growth of Eagan and Mendota Heights is visible through numerous schools like Metcalf Jr High Sch and landmarks such as the Minnesota Zoological Gardens. The natural character of the area is preserved within the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the rugged Lebanon Hills, providing a clear view of how urban planning integrated with the region's complex lake systems and wetlands during the late 20th century.