LibGuides: Family History Overview: Maps & Land Records

Maps

Detailed information on finding and using maps can be found in our Maps at MNHS Guide.

Detailed information on finding and using land records can be found in our Land Records at MNHS Guide.

Detailed information on family farm records can be found in our Family Farm Research Guide.

County Assessment Rolls

Search the library catalog by the name of the county plus the term "assessment rolls"

Example: "Dakota county assessment rolls"

County Tax Lists

Search the library catalog by the name of county plus the term tax lists

Example: "Aitkin county tax lists"

Library Catalog
Search for books, pamphlets, maps, A/V materials, and archival and manuscript collections in our Library Catalog.
Collections Online
Search for 3D objects, photographs, art, maps, and more from the MNHS Collections.
Finding Aids
Search the full text of digital finding aids for State Archives and manuscript collections at MNHS.
Newspapers
Search historic newspapers for advertisements and articles about people, events, and activities.
Search MNHS Box
Search MNHS websites, as well as Collections Online, Finding Aids and other resources. This search does not search in the library catalog.

Gale Family Library
Minnesota Historical Society Library

Located on the Second Floor of the Minnesota History Center
345 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Library Hours:
Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday to Wednesday: Closed

Contact Us:

651-259-3300