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Dynamic Maps
We host a number of systems which produce maps dynamically:
MN Mapper ,
June 13, 2002: Create and print a simple state map with your choice of
features including county boundaries, county seats, highways, major lakes and
rivers. (web based mapping tool).
Minnesota Milestones and
Children's report card : These two
integrated systems allow you to map the following variables. This database
currently holds 251 variables which can be mapped at the county
level:
Abused or neglected children
Abused or neglected children, per 1,000 children under age 18
Acres of federal, state and regional park and open space
Alcohol use, 12th grade
Alcohol use, 9th grade
Angler rate per 16+ population
Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in Minnea
Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in St. Pa
Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in the Tw
Annual net business gain or loss
Annual real growth in the gross state product
Apprehensions of youth for violent crime and serious property crime
Average score of Minnesota students taking the ACT college entrance test
Base recycling rate
Carbon monoxide emissions, in thousands of tons
Children receiving welfare
Children turned away from a homeless shelter, per night
Children under 18 living in households below the federal poverty line
Children using a homeless shelter, per night
Children who feel their parents care about them, 12th grade
Children who feel their parents care about them, 9th grade
Children who usually feel good about themselves, 12th grade
Children who usually feel good about themselves, 9th grade
Daily intake of fruits and vegetables, 12th grade
Daily intake of fruits and vegetables, 9th grade
Days air pollution exceeds moderate levels in the Twin Cities
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 12th grade
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 9th grade
Employed Minnesotans age 16 and over
Employment rate of people who have disabilities
Energy consumed, trillion BTUs
Energy generated in Minnesota that is renewable, percent
Enrollment of public school children (K-12), excludes cooperative and in
Enrollment of public school children (K-12), total
Enrollment of public school children (PK-12), total
Erosion of cropland by water
Erosion of cropland by wind
Estimated fall pheasant population
Exercise and physical activity, 12th grade
Exercise and physical activity, 9th grade
Expected years of life remaining at age 65
Expected years of life remaining at birth
Family alcohol abuse, 12th grade
Family alcohol abuse, 9th grade
Fighting, 12th grade
Fighting, 9th grade
Gallons of water used per day, in millions
Gap between regional unemployment rates
Highest regional unemployment rate
Home ownership in Minnesota, American Indian or Alaska Native alone (per
Home ownership in Minnesota, Asian alone (percent)
Home ownership in Minnesota, Black or African American alone (percent)
Home ownership in Minnesota, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander a
Home ownership in Minnesota, some other race alone (percent)
Home ownership in Minnesota, total (percent)
Home ownership in Minnesota, two or more races (percent)
Home ownership in Minnesota, White alone (percent)
Homeowners paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, perc
Household visits to food shelves
Households paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, perc
Index of abundance for the black-throated green wabler
Infant deaths, total
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, American Indian
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Asian or Pacific Islander
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Black/ African American
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Hispanic
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, total
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, White
Live births with known birth weight
Low birth weight babies, American Indian (percent)
Low birth weight babies, Asian or Pacific Islander (percent)
Low birth weight babies, Black/ African American (percent)
Low birth weight babies, Hispanic (percent)
Low birth weight babies, total
Low birth weight babies, total (percent)
Low birth weight babies, White (percent)
Lowest regional unemployment rate
Male prairie chicken population
Marijuana use, 12th grade
Marijuana use, 9th grade
Median family income
Median family income as a percentage of the U.S. median
Median household income as a percentage of the U.S. median
Men turned away from a homeless shelter, per night
Men using a homeless shelter, per night
Miles of recreational trails
Miles of Twin Cities area freeways that are congested during an average
Minnesota gross state product
Minnesota land use, cropland (thousands of acres)
Minnesota land use, forest (thousands of acres)
Minnesota land use, grassland (thousands of acres)
Minnesota land use, urban (thousands of acres)
Nitrogen oxides emissions, in thousands of tons
Number of children under 18 placed out of home
Number of children under 18 receiving welfare through the Minnesota Fami
Number of counties where business startups exceed business closures
Number of counties with countywide public transportation serving people
Number of counties with net population loss
Number of live births to mothers under age 18
Number of newborns who received inadequate or no prenatal care
Number of people turned away from a homeless shelter per night, total
Number of people using a homeless shelter per night, total
Number of teachers, total
Percent nationally of fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on
Percent nationally of fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on
Percent of all 9th graders graduating from high school at the end of fou
Percent of Minnesota fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on
Percent of Minnesota fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on
Percent of Minnesota schools where at least 50% of teachers use the Inte
Percent of minority 9th graders graduating from high school at the end o
Percentage of 12th-graders who use tobacco daily
Percentage of adults who smoke
Percentage of adults who volunteer for community activities
Percentage of adults who want to work full time who actually work full t
Percentage of all students passing Basic Standards Test in math on first
Percentage of all students passing Basic Standards Test in reading on fi
Percentage of children placed in special education following early child
Percentage of children referred for further assessment following early c
Percentage of children whose developmental skills are within normal rang
Percentage of eighth-graders passing Basic Standards Math Test
Percentage of eighth-graders passing Basic Standards Reading Test
Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on math exam
Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on reading exam
Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on writing
Percentage of high school graduates pursuing advanced training, apprenti
Percentage of K-12 transfers
Percentage of kindergartners who were adequately immunized at age two
Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with a Bachelor's degree
Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with a graduate or profession
Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with some college
Percentage of Minnesotans satisfied with the amount and quality of servi
Percentage of Minnesotans with income below the federal poverty level
Percentage of Minnesotans with private or public health care insurance
Percentage of minority students passing Basic Standards Test in math on
Percentage of minority students passing Basic Standards Test in reading
Percentage of monitored lakes acres suitable for swimming
Percentage of monitored river miles suitable for swimming
Percentage of monitored river miles supporting aquatic life
Percentage of parents satisfied with the quality of child care (formal o
Percentage of people age 60 and older who need help with heavy housework
Percentage of people age 60 and older who need help with heavy housework
Percentage of people who feel safe in their communities
Percentage of people who feel they can rely on another person in their c
Percentage of public water supply systems with nitrate levels above the
Percentage of school sites fully implemementing the profile of learning
Percentage of solid waste recycled
Percentage of surveyed lakes that have adult loons
Percentage of tax filers who donate $5 to the State Elections Campaign F
Percentage of tenth-graders passing Basic Standards Writing Test
Percentage of third-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on math exam
Percentage of third-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on reading exam
Percentage of two-year public college graduates obtaining a job related
Percentage of voting-age Minnesotans who vote in state general elections
Percentage of welfare households with an adult working
Physical abuse, 12th grade
Physical abuse, 9th grade
Population of children under age 18
Population of children under age 18 in households, total
Population of sharp-tailed grouse
Population, 15 to 17 year old girls
Population, ages 0-64
Population, ages 10-17
Population, ages 16-64
Pounds of toxic chemicals released, in millions
Pregnant teens, 15 to 17 year old girls, total
Proportion of minority students involved in disciplinary incidents
Proportion of overall student population involved in disciplinary incide
Public school k-12 transfers, total
Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, American Indian
Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Asian or Pacifi
Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Black/ African
Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Hispanic
Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, White
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, American I
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Asian or P
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Black/ Afr
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Hispanic
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, total
Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, White
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, American Ind
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Asian or Pac
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Black/ Afric
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Hispanic
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, total
Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, White
Public school students expected to graduate, total
Public school students who are minorities, Black/ African American, Ame
Public school teachers who are minorities, Black/ African American, Amer
Public schoolchildren approved for free or reduced price school meals
Rate of disciplinary incidents resulting in student removal for one day
Renters paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, percent
Reported bias crimes, based on age, sex or disability
Reported bias crimes, based on race or national origin
Reported bias crimes, based on religion
Reported bias crimes, based on sexual orientation
Reported child abuse and neglect incidents that are substantiated
Reported runaways reported by sheriffs and police, under age 18
Serious property crimes reported
Serious property crimes reported per 100,000, median county
Sexual abuse, 12th grade
Sexual abuse, 9th grade
Sexual activity, 12th grade
Sexual activity, 9th grade
Smoking and tobacco use, 12th grade
Smoking and tobacco use, 9th grade
State and county population, total
State and local government taxes and fees, as a percentage of personal i
State highway miles with no springtime weight restrictions
Suicide attempts, 12th grade
Suicide attempts, 9th grade
Suicides, total
Sulfur dioxide emissions, in thousands of tons
Teen births as a percent of total births
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, American Indian
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Asian or Pacific Isla
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Black/ African Americ
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Hispanic
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, total
Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, White
Timber harvest, millions of cords
Tons of solid waste generated, total
Total births to Minnesota residents
Total centerline miles in the state highway system
Total number of juvenile apprehensions (ages 0-17)
Unaccompanied youth turned away from a homeless shelter, per night
Unaccompanied youth using a homeless shelter, per night
Unemployment rate
United States median family income
Vehicles miles traveled, total
Violent crimes reported
Violent crimes reported per 100,000, median county
Volunteering, 12th grade
Volunteering, 9th grade
Women turned away from a homeless shelter, per night
Women using a homeless shelter, per night
Years of potential life lost before age 65
Years of potential life lost to AIDS-HIV
Years of potential life lost to cancer
Years of potential life lost to diabetes
Years of potential life lost to heart disease
Years of potential life lost to homicide
Years of potential life lost to SIDS
Years of potential life lost to stroke
Years of potential life lost to suicide
Years of potential life lost to unintentional injury
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2000 Census school district demographics : View demographic data, generate maps or download information about children and their environment. Statistical data compiled by the National Center for Education , February 26, 2005 . (Online database) | Database details
2000 Census SF1 and SF3: report and mapping menu : Data and maps on population, household, income, and socio-economic characteristics from 2000 Census SF1 and SF3 files , January 1, 2001 . (online database) | Database details
2000 Census tract finder : Tool to locate census tracts and retrieve data , January 1, 2001 . (online database) | Database details
Arrests and apprehensions : 1985-2000 data, charts, and maps for arrests and apprehensions by area, crime, and demographic category , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
Criminal justice system expenditures : 1985-1998 county and judicial district data on sheriffs' office, corrections and public safety capital outlay , January 1, 1998 . (online database) | Database details
Homicide incidents : 1985 to 1997 homicide data by geographic region, victim type, race and other variables , January 1, 1997 . (online database) | Database details
Minnesota land use and cover: 1990s census of the land : Database and mapping tool on the land uses of Minnesota , January 1, 2000 . (online database) | Database details
Probation cases : 1985-1999 data, charts and maps by geographic region , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
Reported crimes : 1985-2000 data, charts and maps by geographic region and crime type , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
National maps
United States : Basic downloadable maps of
the United States with state lines.
State Maps
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1990 Ancestry : Series of state and national maps showing ancestry rate for Minnesota city/township (state maps) or county (national maps) in 1990 , January 1, 1991 . (640 x480 pixel GIF files) | Map details
1990 Census Transportation maps : Static maps showing various commuting patterns using data from the 1990 Census , January 1, 1995 . (5 GIF maps) | Map details
2000 Census school district demographics : View demographic data, generate maps or download information about children and their environment. Statistical data compiled by the National Center for Education , February 26, 2005 . (Online database) | Database details
2000 Census SF1 and SF3: report and mapping menu : Data and maps on population, household, income, and socio-economic characteristics from 2000 Census SF1 and SF3 files , January 1, 2001 . (online database) | Database details
2000 Census tract finder : Tool to locate census tracts and retrieve data , January 1, 2001 . (online database) | Database details
Accredited Colleges and Universities, 1999 : Statewide map locating all the Accredited Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Map distinguishes between public and private facilities. Included are counties, major lakes and rivers, highways, county seats and other major cities. , April 5, 2000 . (43.13 x 35.22 print size, 1 MB, PDF) | Map details
Animation of Minnesota's population density change : See Minnesota's population density change over time in a city and township based map animation series from 1970 to 2003 , April 14, 2005 . (Web database) | Map details
Animation of Minnesota's population growth : See Minnesota's historical and projected population change over time in a county-based map animation series from 1900 to 2030 , April 14, 2005 . (Web database) | Map details
Animation of U.S. population density : See U.S. population density change over time in a county-based map animation series from 1900 to 2000 , April 14, 2005 . (Web database) | Map details
Arrests and apprehensions : 1985-2000 data, charts, and maps for arrests and apprehensions by area, crime, and demographic category , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
Calpine Mankato Energy Center proposed Pipeline Route : Calpine Mankato Energy Center proposed Pipeline Route , August 30, 2004 . (1p., 2700K, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Change in median age from 1990 to 2000 : Map showing median age change in Minnesota counties based on Census 2000 data , March 28, 2002 . (GIF map in HTML page) | Map details
Criminal justice system expenditures : 1985-1998 county and judicial district data on sheriffs' office, corrections and public safety capital outlay , January 1, 1998 . (online database) | Database details
Detailed route maps for Lakefield / Foxlake transmission line : Appendix D, to site permit , September 16, 2004 . (6p., 10895K, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Home ownership in 2000 : Minnesota county map based on Census 2000 data , March 28, 2002 . () | Map details
Homicide incidents : 1985 to 1997 homicide data by geographic region, victim type, race and other variables , January 1, 1997 . (online database) | Database details
Household Size in 2000 : Minnesota county map of average household size based on 2000 Census data , March 28, 2002 . (GIF map in HTML page) | Map details
Jeffers Wind Energy Center permit application figure 1 : Project Vicinity Map , July 26, 2005 . (1p., PDF 5.0) | Map details
Jeffers Wind Energy Center permit application figure 2 : Site Layout Map , July 26, 2005 . (1p., PDF 5.0) | Map details
Jeffers Wind Energy Center permit application figure 3 : Aerial photograph of the project area , July 27, 2005 . (1p., 14.9M, PDF) | Map details
JOBZones and Impaired Waters in Minnesota : Interactive mapping application showing water quality and related conditions in and around JOBZ locations , September 1, 2004.
Major Roads/Pipelines, Region 9, Minnesota : Region Nine Development Commission general reference map, including major roads and major pipelines. Map prepared as part of the Minnesota Planning Listening Post series. , March 24, 2000 . (391K, 39 x 25 print size, PDF ) | Map details
Median age in 2000 : Minnesota county map showing median age based on 2000 Census , January 1, 2000 . (GIF image on HTML page) | Map details
MinnCan General Project Location Map : MinnCan General Project Location Map , January 26, 2006 . (342.51K, .pdf) | Map details
Minnesota basemap with highways : Includes major lakes, highways, and county seats , December 1, 1999 . (print size 8.5 x11 in, 422K, PDF 4.0) | Map details
Minnesota County Map (color) : County map of Minnesota in color. , August 1, 2001 . (8.5 x 11 in., 227K, PDF 4.0) | Map details
Minnesota County map with County Seats. (color) : Minnesota county map with county seats and metro inset in color. , November 1, 2000 . (8.5 x 11 in., 212K, PDF) | Map details
Minnesota County map with Highways. (color) : Minnesota county with highways, cities, major lakes, major rivers and metro inset in color. , February 14, 2000 . (32 x 42 in., 1.6M, PDF) | Map details
Minnesota electric transmission lines and substations, 60kV or larger, 2007 : Map showing locations for power lines and substations , June 27, 2008 . (1 M, 32x41 print size, PDF) | Map details
Minnesota judicial districts : Statewide map showing the 10 judicial districts overlaid on a county map , August 30, 2001 . (7 x 8 in print size, 23K, GIF) | Map details
Minnesota Judicial Districts : Shows the boundaries of Minnesot'a 10 Judicial districts overlayed on a county map , February 1, 2003 . (508K, GIF) | Map details
Minnesota land use and cover: 1990s census of the land : Database and mapping tool on the land uses of Minnesota , January 1, 2000 . (online database) | Database details
Minnesota legislative districts, 1992 : Statewide Legislative District map of Minnesota , January 1, 1995 . (8 x 8 in; 344K; GIF) | Map details
Minnesota Legislative Districts, 1994 : Statewide Legislative District map of
Minnesota with metro inset. Includes counties,
major highways, major lakes and rivers, county
seat and other major cities. , January 1, 1999 . (41 x 34 in. print size, 1.63M, PDF 4.0) | Map details
Minnesota population change 1990 - 2000 : Population change by minor civil division. , January 1, 2003 . () | Map details
Minnesota Population Change 2000-2010 : Choropleth Map of Minnesota Population Change 2000-2010 , February 23, 2012 . (17.5 x 20 inches, 4.69 M, .pdf) | Map details
Minnesota Population Change 2000-2010 : Dot Map of Minnesota Population Change 2000-2010 , February 23, 2012 . (17.5 x 20 inches, 2.31 M, .pdf) | Map details
Minnesota Population Distribution 2010 : Dot Map of Minnesota Population Distribution 2010 , February 23, 2012 . (17.5 x 20 inches, 2.47 M, .pdf) | Map details
Minnesota population, 1910-2020 : Map series showing population growth by county each decade from 1910-2020 , January 1, 1998 . (12 GIF files, 10K-12K) | Map details
Minnesota river basins : Shows the state's 10 major river basins , February 1, 2003 . (5x7 "; 198K, GIF) | Map details
Minnesota's Electric Transmission Lines and Substations : A map of Minnesota's transmission lines and substations, 60 kilovolts (kV) and greater, 2008 , March 5, 2012 . () | Map details
Minnesota's population change 1990 to 2000 : County map based on Census 2000 data , March 28, 2001 . (GIF map in HTML page) | Map details
Minority population 2000 : Map showing percent minority in Minnesota counties based on 2000 Census data , March 28, 2003 . (GIF map in HTML page) | Map details
MN Mapper : Create and print a simple state map with your choice of features including county boundaries, county seats, highways, major lakes and rivers. , June 13, 2002 . (web based mapping tool) | Map details
NorthStar Mapper : Browse air photos, land cover, topographic maps and a variety of place name, boundary and other GIS data layers for Minnesota; clip out and download subsets of the data , June 1, 2006 . (online database) | Map details
Population by Minor Civil Division : County map showing population density by Minnesota city and township based on Census 2000 data , April 1, 2001 . (GIF image in HTML page) | Map details
Population distribution 2000: Minnesota : Shows population density and distribution for Minnesota using dots, each of which represents 50 persons , July 18, 2001 . (17 x 19 in. print design, 2.6M) | Map details
Population over 65 in 2000 : Minnesota county map showing the older population based on 2000 Census , March 28, 2003 . (GIF image in HTML page) | Map details
Population under 18 years of age : Minnesota county map prepared based on Census 2000 data , March 28, 2002 . (GIF image in HTLM page) | Map details
Preliminary Sites For New 115/345 kV Substation in Nobles County : Xcel Energy Preliminary Site Options for new Substation in Nobles County Connecting new 345-kV Line to new 115 kV Line , April 14, 2004 . (327K., PDF ) | Map details
Probation cases : 1985-1999 data, charts and maps by geographic region , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
Proposed Site Permit Map for Lakeswind Wind Power Plant : Proposed Site Permit Map for Lakeswind Wind Power Plant , February 4, 2009 . (492.4K, .pdf) | Map details
Regional Development Commissions : Map series providing economic, demographic, agricultural, and educational information on Minnesota's RDCs , December 19, 2002 . (5 p., various sizes, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Reported crimes : 1985-2000 data, charts and maps by geographic region and crime type , January 1, 1999 . (online database) | Database details
School district maps : Large format maps of individual school districts , September 26, 2005 . (print size: 34 x 42 in, 700K to 1.5M, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Scoping Decision Figures 1 and 2 : Alternative route segments for EIS added to those proposed by Xcel Energy for the Xcel Split Rock to Lakefield Junction 345/115 kV Powerlines , September 24, 2004 . (2p., 1562KB, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Telephone exchange service area map : Order form and documentation for map (print or CD) showing boundaries of more than 700 telephone exchange service areas, in addition to county boundaries, area codes and LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) zones. Note: The map cannot be viewed online; it must be ordered either as a printed map or as graphics files on CD. The files in the free download require GIS (geographic information systems) software. , December 1, 2003 . (print size: 47 x 35 in) | Map details
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Population Distribution 2010 : Dot Map of Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Population Distribution 2010 , February 23, 2012 . (17.5 x 20 inches, 2.59 M, .pdf) | Map details
Wind Turbines in Minnesota : A map of existing and potential wind turbines in Minnesota as of January 2012 , April 27, 2012 . () | Map details
Wind Turbines in Minnesota, January 2009 : A map depicting wind turbine locations in Minnesota and noting state and local permitting , February 13, 2009 . (1.14 M, PDF) | Map details
Xcel Energy's Indexed Aerial Photo Maps : Preliminary routes and substation site maps from Xcel Permit Application , April 19, 2004 . (Map collection. Maps vary from 200K to 1M, PDF) | Map details
Xcel Split Rock to Lakefield 345/115 Overview Map : Map of project area , January 1, 2004 . (1p., 81.45K, PDF 5.0) | Map details
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Maps
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Aerial Photo-Map of Pipeline Route : Aerial Photo-Map of Pipeline Route , February 16, 2006 . (1.12 M, .pdf) | Map details
CenterPoint Energy Route Location Maps for the Riverside Project : CenterPoint Energy Route Location Maps for the Riverside Project , April 27, 2006 . (3.04 M, .pdf) | Map details
MinnCan General Project Location Map : MinnCan General Project Location Map , January 26, 2006 . (342.51K, .pdf) | Map details
Population distribution 2000: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area : Shows population density and distribution using dots, each of which represents 50 persons. , July 18, 2001 . (print size: 17 x 18 in, 3.2M, PDF) | Map details
Twin Cities legislative districts, 1992 : Metropolitan region legislative districts , June 1, 1996 . (12 x 10 in; 21K, GIF) | Map details