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1960s Maps of West Cook, Minnesota

Explore 14 historic maps of West Cook 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 West Cook'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.
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Start exploring West Cook's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

West Cook, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 1968 Map of Quetico
    1968 Map of Quetico
    1968 Quetico
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Ontario-Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late 1960s, showing the vast wilderness of the Boundary Waters. Researchers can trace the Canadian National rail line through Atikokan or explore the interior lakes of Quetico Provincial Park and Hunter Island.
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