Old Maps of East Cook, Minnesota

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  1. 1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota North Shore and Superior National Forest are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the taconite industry was reshaping the coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range or locate remote outposts like Sawbill Landing and Section Thirty.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Two Harbors
    1957 Print · USGS
    Minnesota's North Shore and the Arrowhead region are shown here in the mid-fifties as the taconite industry and cold war defense shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad, locate the Split Rock Light, and explore the iron-mining era at Taconite.

  3. 1957 Map of Quetico, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Quetico, 1967 Print
    1957 Quetico
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Ontario-Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vast wilderness of the Boundary Waters before modern development. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail settlements along the Canadian National Railways including Atikokan, Sapawe, and Kashabowie.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Two Harbors
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Arrowhead region of Minnesota are captured in the 1950s as iron ore shipping and wilderness preservation shaped the land. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR, find maritime landmarks like Split Rock Light, and locate remote settlements from Babbitt to Grand Marais.

  5. 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are seen here during the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime hubs. Trace the dense town layouts of Hancock and Calumet, or locate remote coastal markers like the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Rock of Ages Light.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Northern Light Lake, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Northern Light Lake, 1961 Print
    1959 Northern Light Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's wilderness is preserved in this late-fifties survey of Cook County's intricate waterways. Researchers can trace the winding Brule River and locate remote timber-era landmarks like Section Ten Lake and Redcoat Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Pine Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Pine Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Pine Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Cook County's wilderness interior is captured here in the late fifties, showing the legendary Gunflint Trail winding through a network of lakes. Search for historic sites like Gunflint Camp and the remote Lookout Tower overlooking Pine Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Mineral Center, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Mineral Center, 1961 Print
    1959 Mineral Center
    1961 Print · USGS
    Cook County's rugged Arrowhead region is captured here in the late fifties, where the international border meets the Lake Superior coast. Trace the early layout of Mineral Center and Red Rock, or locate historic landmarks like Partridge Falls and Mt Sophie.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Pine Lake East, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Pine Lake East, 1961 Print
    1959 Pine Lake East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Cook County and the Canadian border are documented in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate water systems of the Arrowhead. Researchers can trace the Grand Portage terrain and wilderness landmarks like McFarland Lake, Devilfish Lake, and South Fowl Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Tom Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Tom Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Tom Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota at the end of the 1950s was a landscape of deep timber and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the network of forest roads and waterways used by outdoorsmen and wardens, from the Devilfish Lookout Tower to the shores of Tom Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Hungry Jack Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Hungry Jack Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Hungry Jack Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota at the edge of the international boundary is captured here during the late fifties. You can trace early wilderness travel routes along the Gunflint Trail and locate recreation sites like Flour Lake Campground and the Bearskin Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Pine Lake West, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Pine Lake West, 1962 Print
    1959 Pine Lake West
    1962 Print · USGS
    The international boundary between Minnesota and Ontario defines this late-fifties survey of the Boundary Waters wilderness. Researchers can trace historic portages and remote water bodies like Pine Lake, West Pike Lake, and the heights of Moose Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Crocodile Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Crocodile Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Crocodile Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario borderlands are shown in detail during the late fifties, capturing the remote interior of the Superior National Forest. Trace historic water routes and portages including Watap Portage, Johnson Falls, and the winding Gunflint Trail.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Fort William, 1967 Print
    1959 Map of Fort William, 1967 Print
    1959 Fort William
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern shore of Lake Superior at the close of the 1950s shows a thriving rail and shipping network connecting the twin ports and the remote island wilderness. Trace family roots and local industry in Port Arthur, Vickers Heights, and Isle Royale National Park.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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.

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