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1960s Maps of Cook County, Minnesota

Explore 27 historic maps of Cook County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cook County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Cook County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Cook County, MN maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in detail during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace copper-mining era settlements like Calumet and Laurium, or locate remote maritime landmarks such as the Isle Royale Lighthouse.
  4. 1960 Map of The Cascades, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of The Cascades, 1961 Print
    1960 The Cascades
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern borderlands of Cook County come to life in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of international boundaries and historic trade routes. Local historians can trace the Site of Fort Charlotte and the river rapids at The Cascades along the Pigeon River.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Farquhar Peak, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Farquhar Peak, 1961 Print
    1960 Farquhar Peak
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern wilderness of Cook County and the Canadian border are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Pigeon River along the international line and locate the Hovland Lookout Tower standing near Farquhar Peak.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of South Fowl Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of South Fowl Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 South Fowl Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    The international boundary at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a remote landscape where the Pigeon River and South Fowl Lake meet. Trace the historic waterways of Grand Portage State Forest and the winding course of the Arrow River.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Hovland, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Hovland, 1961 Print
    1960 Hovland
    1961 Print · USGS
    North Shore life in the early sixties centers on the small coastal community of Hovland along the edge of the Grand Portage State Forest. Researchers can trace old family sites near the local Cem and the mouths of the Flute Reed River and Carlson Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Grand Marais, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Grand Marais, 1961 Print
    1960 Grand Marais
    1961 Print · USGS
    Grand Marais and the Cook County shoreline are captured here in the early sixties as the harbor town anchored the gateway to the North Woods. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Chippewa City, the Maple Hill School, and the start of the historic Gunflint Trail.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Kadunce Creek, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Kadunce Creek, 1961 Print
    1960 Kadunce Creek
    1961 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the rugged intersection of the Superior National Forest and the lake. Researchers can trace the development of Kadunce Creek State Park and locate numerous inland waters like Mink Lake and Section Fifteen Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Tait Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Tait Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Tait Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of Cook County is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vast interconnected waters of the Minnesota State Forest. Trace the remote reaches of Tait Lake and find old landmarks like the Campground at Lichen Lake or the secluded Mistletoe Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Devil Track Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Devil Track Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Devil Track Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Cook County's wilderness and aviation hubs are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region as it transitioned into a modern recreational destination. Researchers can locate the Sky Port Seaplane Base, trace the Little Devil Track River, and explore landmarks like Murphy Mountain and the Devil Lake Campground.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Lake Polly, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Polly, 1962 Print
    1960 Lake Polly
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern wilderness of the Arrowhead region is captured here in the early 1960s, showing a complex network of glacial lakes and portage routes. Researchers can trace the courses of the Kawishiwi River and Louse River past landmarks like Adams Lake and Malberg Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1960 Map of Mark Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Mark Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Mark Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Cook County's deep woods and glacial lakes are captured here in the early sixties, showing a wilderness landscape shaped by forestry and water. Map collectors and historians can trace the path of the Old Railroad or locate sites near Pike Lake and the Cascade River Campground.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1960 Map of South Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of South Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 South Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario borderlands at the dawn of the 1960s reveal a landscape of vast interconnected waterways and historical portages. Trace the path of the old Railroad Grade or locate remote sites like the Iron Lake Campground and Height of Land Portage.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1960 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Kawishiwi Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Superior National Forest at the start of the 1960s was a dense wilderness of interconnected waterways and glacial basins. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace the primitive layout of the Kawishiwi Lake Campground or follow the remote reaches of Phoebe Lake and Coffee Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Sawbill Camp, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Sawbill Camp, 1962 Print
    1960 Sawbill Camp
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern lake country of Cook County is shown here during a period of transition in the early sixties. Researchers can trace historical timber corridors via the Old Railroad Grade and find early recreational landmarks like Sawbill Camp and Baker Lake Campground.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1960 Map of Eagle Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Eagle Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Eagle Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Misquah Hills and the summit of Eagle Mountain are documented here in the early sixties before the modern wilderness management era. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and remote water bodies like Winchell Lake and Brule Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1960 Map of Brule Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Brule Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Brule Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Brule Lake and the surrounding Cook County wilderness are captured in the early sixties during a period of transition for forest management. Outdoorsmen and historians can trace old access routes and survey the locations of the Brule Lake Lookout Tower, Fishbox Island, and the Misquah Hills.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1960 Map of Marr Island, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Marr Island, 1962 Print
    1960 Marr Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Cook County comes alive in the early sixties as it transitions from wild forest to a settled coastal corridor. Researchers can find land details like the Cem and Arrowhead Park, or trace the winding Brule River to its mouth at Lake Superior.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1960 Map of Beth Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Beth Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Beth Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of Cook County is captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition between state and national forests. Outdoor historians and genealogists can trace the early road network and remote sites like Sawbill Campground, Beth Lake, and the upper reaches of the Temperance River.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1960 Map of Cherokee Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Cherokee Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Cherokee Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of Cook County is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vast water networks of the Superior National Forest. Trace the primitive shorelines and drainage patterns of Frost Lake, Town Lake, and the Frost River.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Gunflint Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Gunflint Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Gunflint Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The international border between Cook County and Ontario is captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing a remote wilderness of lakes and early trails. Trace the historic Old Railroad Grade and the Gunflint Trail as they pass through the Superior National Forest.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of Kelso Mountain, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Kelso Mountain, 1963 Print
    1960 Kelso Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cook County's glacial interior is revealed in the early 1960s as a roadless expanse of lakes and forests. Researchers can trace the hydrography of the Frost River or locate the remote Lookout Tower atop Kelso Mountain.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Long Island Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Long Island Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Long Island Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Boundary waters and deep northern forests characterize Cook County in the early sixties, as this survey follows the international border. Wilderness travelers and historians can trace the historic Gunflint Trail and locate remote outposts like the Gunflint Lookout Tower and Forest Service Guard Station.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Hancock
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are shown here at the start of the 1960s, featuring the region's historic copper mining and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale, or locate remote landmarks including Rock of Ages Light and Eagle Harbor.
  70. 1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the mid-1950s, a time of significant industrial mining growth and emerging tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate landmarks like Split Rock Light and the U S Air Force Radar Station.
  73. 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Hancock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in the mid-1960s during a pivotal era for Michigan’s Copper Country. Trace the industrial footprint of the SOO LINE through Calumet or locate historic maritime landmarks like Fort Wilkins and Rock of Ages Light.
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