1967 Map of St. Paul West

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a deep valley between the Twin Cities, defining the boundary where Minneapolis and St Paul meet. This mid-century view documents a landscape of established institutions and major transit corridors, from the sprawling State Fairgrounds and University of Minnesota campus to the massive footprint of the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. The geography is dotted with significant local landmarks including Minnehaha Falls and the vast Fort Snelling Nat Cem, while neighborhood life is traced through numerous parochial schools like St James Sch and St Luke Sch. Historically significant sites like the Pioneers and Soldiers Cem and the riverfront village of Mendota provide a look into the region's 19th-century roots, even as modern infrastructure like Interchange 25 signals the post-war suburban shift in Roseville and Falcon Heights.