Old Maps of Virgil, Iron River for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Virgil. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
- Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
- Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
- Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.
Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Virgil.
Virgil, Iron River maps
(10)- 1898 Map of Iron River, 1899 Print
1898 Iron River1899 Print · USGSUpper Peninsula mining and timber frontiers emerge in the 1890s as railroads begin connecting remote outposts. Researchers can trace early rail lines through Iron River and Stambaugh or locate former stations and camps at Hazle, Atkinson, and Saunders.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Iron River, 1956 Print
1944 Iron River1956 Print · USGSIron River and the Menominee Range are shown in the 1940s during a peak era of Michigan mining activity. Researchers can trace the extensive rail-and-mine network connecting sites like James Mine, Wauseca Mine, and the Virgil Location worker settlement.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Iron River
1946 Iron River1946 Print · USGSIron County’s mining heartland is captured here during the mid-1940s, showing the dense industrial corridor from Stambaugh to Caspian. Trace the iron ore legacy through the Hiawatha No 1 Mine and the many worker-housing sites like Homer Location.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
1958 Iron River1968 Print · USGSThe Upper Peninsula in the late fifties is captured here as a landscape of timber, iron, and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mass Station or explore the coastlines of Lake Gogebic and Keweenaw Bay.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Iron River
1960 Iron River1960 Print · USGSThe Upper Peninsula’s western reaches are shown in the late fifties, featuring the industrial infrastructure of the Copper Country and the vast Ottawa National Forest. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Bruce Crossing and the White Pine Mine. - 1961 Map of Iron River
1961 Iron River1961 Print · USGSThe Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin are shown here in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by the iron range and vast timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and rail transport through Caspian, the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation, and the Milwaukee Road. - 1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
1967 Iron River1968 Print · USGSThe Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape of deep woods and iron-country rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of L'Anse and Ontonagon or follow the Soo Line through towns like Michigamme and Nestoria. - 1989 Map of Iron River, 1990 Print
1989 Iron River1990 Print · USGSUpper Peninsula mining and timber lands are documented here in the late 1980s, showcasing the region's industrial and natural interface. Researchers can trace the iron heritage through the Monongahela Mine and local junctions like Kelso Junction and Amasa. - 1999 Map of Iron River, 2004 Print
1999 Iron River2004 Print · USGSMining settlements near the Michigan-Wisconsin border come into focus in the late 1990s as these timbered lands were re-surveyed. Genealogists can trace the residential layouts of Homer Location and Forbes Location within this Iron County landscape. - 2023 Map of Iron River, 2023 Print
2023 Iron River2023 Print · USGSIron County's mining heritage is preserved in this detailed study of the Upper Peninsula at the border of Wisconsin. Researchers can trace the layout of legacy communities like Mineral Hills and Gaastra, or locate family sites at River Cem and Stambaugh Cem.
End of results
Showing maps 1-10 of 10
Top cities near Virgil
- Iron River historical maps
- Stambaugh historical maps
- Caspian historical maps
- Florence historical maps
- Argonne historical maps
- Gaastra historical maps
See more
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Virgil?
- What is the oldest map of Virgil?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Virgil for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Virgil?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Virgil?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Virgil?
- Where are historical maps of Virgil sourced from?