1950s Maps of East Cook, Minnesota

Explore 14 historic maps of East Cook from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 East Cook's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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East Cook, MN maps

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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

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