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Old Maps of West Cook, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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West Cook, MN maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Brule Lake
    1919 Map of Brule Lake
    1919 Brule Lake
    1919 Print · USGS
    Cook County at the close of the Great War was a wilderness of timber and water within the Superior National Forest. Researchers can trace early boundaries for Grand Marais and Lutsen or locate landmarks like Rosebush Hill and Brule Lake.
  4. 1919 Map of Grand Marais, 1943 Print
    1919 Map of Grand Marais, 1943 Print
    1919 Grand Marais
    1943 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in this early military survey of the Minnesota coast. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early layout of Grand Marais and locate coastal features like Good Harbor Bay and Terrace Pt.
  7. 1919 Map of Lutsen, 1943 Print
    1919 Map of Lutsen, 1943 Print
    1919 Lutsen
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cook County appears here as a series of isolated lakeside settlements and river mouths in the years following the Great War. Genealogists and North Shore historians can trace the early footprints of Lutsen and Lockport near the Poplar River and Black Point.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1958 Map of Deer Yard Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Deer Yard Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Deer Yard Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Minnesota meets the forested interior of Cook County in the late fifties, showcasing the transition from deep woods to the lakefront. Trace the path of Route 61 as it passes Black Point and the Cascade Lookout Tower or explore the rugged drainage of Indian Camp Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1958 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Good Harbor Bay
    1959 Print · USGS
    The North Shore harbor of Grand Marais and the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior are captured here during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Poplar Grove Cem and the Town Hall, or trace the coastline around Terrace Point.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Lutsen, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lutsen, 1960 Print
    1959 Lutsen
    1960 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in the late fifties, showing the coastal settlement of Lutsen as its recreation economy began to take shape. Researchers can trace the layout of early lakeside life through the Lutsen Cem, the Skiing Sta at Moose Mountain, and the winding course of the Poplar River.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1959 Map of Lima Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lima Mountain, 1961 Print
    1959 Lima Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota's high wilderness is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate glacial lakes of the Superior National Forest. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate the Lookout Tower atop Lima Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Munker Island, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Munker Island, 1962 Print
    1959 Munker Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the Boundary Waters comes to life in this late 1950s survey of the Minnesota-Ontario border. Trace the end of the Gunflint Trail at Trails End and explore the island chains of Saganaga Lake and Sea Gull Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Conners Island, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Conners Island, 1962 Print
    1959 Conners Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Boundary Waters wilderness at the end of the fifties comes alive in this survey of the international border between Minnesota and Ontario. Trace historic canoe routes and portages including the Gneiss Lake Portage, Island Pine Portage, and the rapids of the Granite River.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Ogishkemuncie Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Ogishkemuncie Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Ogishkemuncie Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota wilderness at the end of the 1950s is defined here by the intricate island chains and deep waters of the Boundary Waters region. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace portage routes and depth contours for Ogishkemuncie Lake, Jasper Lake, and Kekekabic Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1959 Map of Gillis Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Gillis Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Gillis Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern wilderness of Cook County is captured in the late fifties, showcasing a vast network of interconnected lakes and waterways. Historians and outdoor enthusiasts can trace the course of Chub River and locate remote landmarks like Threemile Island or Alpine Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Ester Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Ester Lake, 1962 Print
    1959 Ester Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario border wilderness is captured here in the late fifties, showing the intricate water routes of the Boundary Waters. Trace the primitive portages and remote shorelines of Saganaga Lake, Ester Lake, and the landmark High Falls near Hunter Island.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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
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