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1967 Map of St. Paul West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Mississippi River carves through the heart of the Twin Cities, defining the boundary between Minneapolis and St Paul during a period of significant urban density and mid-century growth. This 1967 survey, photorevised in 1972, illustrates the complex intersection of institutional and municipal life, from the sprawling University of Minnesota campuses to the historic Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The map details the expansive Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field) and the adjacent Fort Snelling Military Reservation, highlighting the area's role as a regional transportation and military hub.

Genealogists will find considerable value in the numerous burial grounds, including the Fort Snelling Nat Cem and Calvary Cemetery. The landscape is dotted with several educational landmarks like Macalester College and Hamline University, while natural features such as Minnehaha Falls and Lake Como provide a counterpoint to the dense rail networks of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads.