Old Maps of Balsam, Minnesota

Explore 9 old maps of Balsam, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Balsam, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1970 Map of Balsam, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Balsam, 1972 Print
    1970 Balsam
    1972 Print · USGS
    Aitkin County’s glacial divide is documented here in the early 1970s, showing the vast transition between the Savannah and Tamarack watersheds. Researchers can trace historic winter routes and locate landmarks like the Chapel in the Pines and the remote Balsam settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 2010 Map of Balsam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Balsam, 2010 Print
    2010 Balsam
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Balsam, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Balsam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Balsam, 2013 Print
    2013 Balsam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Balsam, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Balsam, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Balsam, 2016 Print
    2016 Balsam
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Balsam, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Balsam, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Balsam, 2019 Print
    2019 Balsam
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Balsam, including Aitkin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Balsam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Balsam, 2022 Print
    2022 Balsam
    2022 Print · USGS
    Aitkin County in the early 2020s remains a landscape of historic portages and glacial lakes. Trace the path of the Savanna Portage Trl between Wolf Lake and the W Savanna River, or explore the rural environs of Balsam.

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