Old Maps of Aitkin, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Aitkin. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Aitkin.


Aitkin, MN maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Aitkin, 1966 Print
    1914 Map of Aitkin, 1966 Print
    1914 Aitkin
    1966 Print · USGS
    Aitkin and the surrounding wetlands are shown here just before the First World War, as the river-and-rail economy shaped the landscape. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and early settlements like Rossburg, Hassman, and the Lone Pine School.

  2. 1915 Map of Aitkin
    1915 Map of Aitkin
    1915 Aitkin
    1915 Print · USGS
    Aitkin County in the mid-1910s was a hub of river transport and rail expansion, centered on the growing village of Aitkin. You can trace the path of the Northern Pacific railroad through Rossburg and find rural landmarks like Lone Pine School and Waukenabo Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are shown here during a period of industrial maturity and expanding conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like McGrath and Wahkon, or locate heritage sites within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Duluth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown in detail during the late 1950s, centered on the bustling rail yards and ports of Duluth. You can trace the historic routes of the Soo Line and Duluth Missabe & Iron Range through small towns like McGrath, Bruno, and Wrenshall.

  5. 1973 Map of Aitkin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Aitkin, 1975 Print
    1973 Aitkin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Aitkin and its surrounding riverbanks are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Burlington Soo Northern Line, Evergreen Cem, and the Aitkin Municipal Airport.

  6. 1994 Map of Aitkin
    1994 Map of Aitkin
    1994 Aitkin
    1994 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1990s, the lake country of central Minnesota remained a patchwork of state forests and rail-linked settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Soo Line through towns like McGregor and Aitkin, or explore the vast reaches of the Savanna State Forest and Rice Lake.

  7. 2010 Map of Aitkin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Aitkin, 2010 Print
    2010 Aitkin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Aitkin, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Aitkin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Aitkin, 2013 Print
    2013 Aitkin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Aitkin, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Aitkin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Aitkin, 2016 Print
    2016 Aitkin
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Aitkin, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Aitkin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Aitkin, 2019 Print
    2019 Aitkin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Aitkin, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Aitkin, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Aitkin, 2022 Print
    2022 Aitkin
    2022 Print · USGS
    Aitkin sits at a historic river junction in the early 2020s, where the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers define the local geography. Genealogists and researchers can locate Evergreen Cem, the Aitkin County Courthouse, and the Cuyuna Lakes State Trl passing through town.

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