Old Maps of Tofte Township, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 54 historic maps of Tofte Township. 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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Tofte Township, 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. 1955 Map of Tofte, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Tofte, 1957 Print
    1955 Tofte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Minnesota is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the lakeside settlement of Tofte. Researchers can trace early aviation and forestry sites like Gervais Landing Field, the Lookout Tower, and the prominent Carlton Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Schroeder, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Schroeder, 1957 Print
    1955 Schroeder
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Shore in the mid-1950s shows a landscape in transition as the taconite industry moves toward the coast. Researchers can trace the Erie Mining Company Railroad line down to Taconite Harbor or locate family roots near Schroeder and the Cross River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Tofte, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Tofte, 1957 Print
    1955 Tofte
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lake Superior's North Shore is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as heavy industry began reshaping the coastline. Trace the early footprints of Taconite Harbor, the Erie Mining Company Railroad, and landmarks like Carlton Peak.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 1977 Map of Grand Marais, 1994 Print
    1977 Map of Grand Marais, 1994 Print
    1977 Grand Marais
    1994 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by timber, tourism, and lakefront life. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Grand Marais Lighthouse, the Cathedral of the Pines, and the coastal docks at Taconite Harbor.

  13. 1981 Map of Toohey Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Toohey Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Toohey Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Cook County's deep woods and glacial waters are captured here in the early 1980s within the Superior National Forest. Trace the waterways of Fourmile Lake, the course of the Temperance River, and the heights of Honeymoon Mountain.

  14. 1981 Map of Honeymoon Mountain, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Honeymoon Mountain, 1982 Print
    1981 Honeymoon Mountain
    1982 Print · USGS
    The North Shore highlands come into focus in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by timber and topography. You can trace the Railroad Grade and Honeymoon Trail through the Sawtooth Mountains past Pancore Lake and Oberg Mountain.

  15. 2011 Map of Toohey Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Toohey Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Toohey Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cook County's interior wilderness is captured here in the early 2000s, showing a land of glacial lakes and forest roads. Trace the path of The Grade through the backcountry or locate remote sites like Toohey Lake and the Temperance River Campground.

  16. 2011 Map of Cherokee Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cherokee Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Cherokee Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cook County's interior wilderness is captured in the early twenty-first century as a complex maze of interconnected waterways. Modern researchers can trace traditional paddle routes through Sawbill Lake, Smoke Lake, and the aptly named No Sleep Lake.

  17. 2011 Map of Kelso Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kelso Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Kelso Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Schroeder Township is shown at the start of the 2010s as a pristine wilderness of glacial lakes and rivers. Historians and paddlers can trace the winding course of the Frost River through remote basins like Mesaba Lake, Zenith Lake, and Wine Lake.

  18. 2011 Map of Sawbill Camp, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sawbill Camp, 2011 Print
    2011 Sawbill Camp
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cook County's interior wilderness is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of dense glacial lakes and forest roads. Researchers can trace historic corridors like The Grade and locate remote sites such as Sawbill Camp and the Baker Lake Campground.

  19. 2011 Map of Beth Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Beth Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Beth Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Schroeder Township is shown in the early twenty-first century as a pristine expanse of connected glacial lakes and primitive forest roads. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace the routes around Sawbill Campground and the reaches of Sawbill Lake and Alton Lake.

  20. 2011 Map of Honeymoon Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Honeymoon Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Honeymoon Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth Mountains of Tofte Township are shown here in the early twenty-first century, crisscrossed by forest trails and historic river systems. Outdoor researchers and local historians can trace routes to the Honeymoon Lookout Tower or locate fishing spots at Pancore Lake and Barker Lake.

  21. 2011 Map of Tofte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tofte, 2011 Print
    2011 Tofte
    2011 Print · USGS
    The North Shore community of Tofte is shown here in the early twenty-first century as it clings to the rugged coast of Lake Superior. Local historians can locate the Tofte Cemetery and Grevais Landing Field near the foot of Carlton Peak.

  22. 2011 Map of Schroeder, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Schroeder, 2011 Print
    2011 Schroeder
    2011 Print · USGS
    Schroeder and the industrial waterfront at Taconite Harbor are captured here in the early 2000s. Researchers can trace the path of State Hwy 61 past the Schroeder Cemetery, Lamb's Campground and Resort, and the mouth of the Temperance River.

  23. 2013 Map of Toohey Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Toohey Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Toohey Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Schroeder Township is shown during the early twenty-first century as a primitive wilderness of the Superior National Forest. Researchers can trace forest routes like The Grade and Sawbill Trl past Toohey Lake and Richey Lake.

  24. 2013 Map of Sawbill Camp, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sawbill Camp, 2013 Print
    2013 Sawbill Camp
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Superior National Forest lakeland is shown here in the early twenty-first century, mapping the complex wilderness north of Lake Superior. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace portage routes and forest roads like The Grade past Sawbill Camp and the Baker Lake Campground.

  25. 2013 Map of Schroeder, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Schroeder, 2013 Print
    2013 Schroeder
    2013 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early twenty-first century as it winds through Cook County. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of the Two Island River and Temperance River or locate the Schroeder Cem and Taconite Harbor.

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