Maps and data

Maps of varying sizes and scales are available for purchase on white paper. High-gloss photographic paper and other media are available upon request for an additional charge.

Most maps can be downloaded for free. For printed maps, see the Property, section and aerial photo maps section.

COVID-19 response

Our office remains closed for in-person transactions. Resident and employee safety are our primary focus.

FEMA LOMA maps

To create a FEMA LOMA map:

Use the Natural Resources Application
From the Help menu tab in the upper right of the application, select "Flood map amendments"

Land survey resources

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Download district and foreclosure maps

Current district maps

District maps are provided by the Hennepin GIS department, please visit link for digital download or more information.

Current foreclosure maps

Distribution of foreclosures January to March 2025 (PDF)

Previous foreclosure maps

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Note: For 2015 thru 2005, contact survey office.

Purchase district and foreclosure maps

We are happy to print maps for you. Map sizes vary based on the type of map.

There is a $20 per map prepayment required. Please contact our office for printing assistance by phone at 612-348-3131 or in person on the 7th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center.

Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hennepin County Government Center map

Additional mailing costs include:

$3 for a mailing tube
$2 for a mailing envelope

Purchase printed maps

District maps

Size – 24" x 24"
Cost – $20

Current foreclosure maps

Size – 22" x 34"
Cost – $20

Previous foreclosure maps (2005 to Mar 2013)

Size – 22" x 34"
Cost – $20

Property, section and aerial photo maps

Types of maps

Property map

Color – black line work with color enhanced details on white
Cost:
- $4 – letter size (8 ½” x 11”)
- $5 – ledger size (11” x 17”)
Sample (PDF)

Property map with photo overlay

Color – yellow or black line work with color enhanced details over color aerial photo
Cost:
- $6 – letter size (8 ½” x 11”)
- $7 – ledger size (11” x 17”)
Sample (PDF)

Section map

Color: black on white
Cost:
- $5 – ledger size (11” x 17”)$15 – “D” size (24” x 36”)

Secton map with photo overlay

Color – yellow or black line work and details over color aerial photo
Cost:
- $7 – ledger size (11” x 17”)
- $25 – “D” size (24” x 36”)
Sample (PDF)

Aerial photo maps – pre 2000 prints for areas outside Minneapolis

Color – blue line print from Mylar Sepia
Years – 1994, 1989, 1985, 1979, 1975
Cost – $20 (20" x 30")

How to order

Mail description of map wanted and a check made payable to Hennepin County Auditor to:

County Surveyor
Map order
300 S Sixth St, A-703 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0073

Additional mailing costs

$3 for a mailing tube
$2 for a mailing envelope

Data fees

Data	Fee	Details
Digital Ortho-imagery Custom Extract	$.20 per acre in tiles $.20 per acre & labor	JPG, MrSID, or TIFF
1/2 & 1/8 section maps - entire county	$300	PDF format on CD
1/2 & 1/8 individual section maps	$.20 each & labor ($8.33/10 min increments or $50/hour)	PDF format on CD
Database extracts Record = parcel graphic & associated attribute	$.05 - 0-2,000 records $.03 - 2,001 - 5,000 $.02 - 5,001 - 50,000 $.01 - 50,001 and up plus a $50 set-up fee	Parcel graphic file and attributes endorsed by the Metropolitan Council through MetroGIS. Requires a signed user agreement.
Entire database extract	$4,000	Initial cost
Geocoded street Centerline File	$3,000	Initial cost
Quarterly update of entire database extract	$300 per each quarter
Extraction Transfer Media	$2 each plus $50 hourly rate	CD/DVD

Plotting fees

Plotting is done on regular bond paper. High gloss paper will incur additional costs.

Prepayment is required and purchases may be handled either:

Over the phone at 612-348-3131
In person on the 5th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center (address on the right)

Plotting	Fee	Details
Linework only	$8 per linear foot plus labor	$45 minimum
Digital Ortho Photo only	$8 per linear foot plus labor	$45 minimum
Linework with Digital Ortho background	$15 per linear foot plus labor	$60 minimum
On high gloss paper	additional $3 per linear foot	$10 minimum/per item (additional)

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