Old Maps of Fifty Lakes, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Fifty Lakes, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.

  3. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.

  4. 1959 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Lower Whitefish Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is captured here in the late fifties, showing the early growth of lakeside communities before modern development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots around Swanburg, Cross Lake Village, and the Swanburg Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Cross Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Cross Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Cross Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country in the early sixties was a burgeoning landscape of woodland recreation and small-town growth. You can locate family history at Pinewood Cemetery, trace the old roads around Manhattan Beach, or find mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

  7. 1970 Map of Mitchell Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mitchell Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Mitchell Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Cass and Crow Wing counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by Northwoods water and state forest land. Genealogists and local historians can trace the corporate limits of Fifty Lakes and Emily or locate family sites near Mitchell Lake and Kego Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Stewart Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Stewart Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Stewart Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Cass and Crow Wing county line runs through this dense Minnesota lake country as it appeared in the early seventies. Trace the network of seasonal routes and forest landmarks, including Thompson Trail, Blind Lake Ch, and the intriguing Dirty House Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1976 Map of Pine River, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Pine River, 1994 Print
    1976 Pine River
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's lake country is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the expansion of recreation around Pequot Lakes and Nisswa. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate forest landmarks within the Paul Bunyan State Forest and Chippewa National Forest.

  10. 2010 Map of Cross Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cross Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Cross Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake-rich landscape is captured here during its modern development into a recreation and residential hub. Researchers can trace local infrastructure through Pinewood Cemetery, the Fifty Lakes Post Office, and several historic water controls like Pine River Dam.

  11. 2010 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Lower Whitefish Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County at the start of the twenty-first century is a labyrinth of interconnected waters and seasonal settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Manhattan Beach and Swanburg, or locate landmarks like Swanburg Cemetery and the Richard Perkins Dam.

  12. 2010 Map of Stewart Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Stewart Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Stewart Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lakeland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and wetlands. Researchers can trace the drainage of Blind Lake Creek and locate landmarks like Dirty House Lake and Big Stone Lake.

  13. 2010 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Mitchell Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is captured here during the first decade of the millennium, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and winding roads. Genealogists and locals can trace family-named areas like Allens Acres and landmarks such as the George Lake Dam.

  14. 2013 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Mitchell Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County and Cass County meet in this lake-rich landscape during the early 21st century. Historians and outdoor enthusiasts can trace old lakeside access points along Edgewild Resort Rd or follow the Pine Ridge Hiking Trl near Eagle Lake.

  15. 2013 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Lower Whitefish Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Crow Wing County lakes region is shown here in detail during its modern era of recreation and residential growth. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint family sites near Manhattan Beach, the Swanburg Cem, and the historic crossroads at Ideal Corners.

  16. 2013 Map of Cross Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cross Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Cross Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is captured here during a period of established recreation and community growth. Trace local history through the Pinewood Cem, the development at Manhattan Beach, and landmarks like the Pine River Reservoir.

  17. 2013 Map of Stewart Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Stewart Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Stewart Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County and Cass County meet in this watery landscape of the Minnesota North Woods during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace historical routes like Old Grade Rd while exploring the intricate shorelines of Stewart Lake and Dirty House Lake.

  18. 2016 Map of Stewart Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Stewart Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Stewart Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The transition between Cass and Crow Wing counties in the mid-2010s reveals a dense network of Northwoods lakes and historic logging grades. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the paths of Old Grade Rd and Wolf Lake Trl past landmarks like Stewart Lake and Big Cranberry Lake.

  19. 2016 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Lower Whitefish Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Crow Wing County lake country is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the dense residential and recreational growth around Lower Whitefish Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate established sites like Swanburg Cem and the communities of Fifty Lakes and Manhattan Beach.

  20. 2016 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Mitchell Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The interconnected lakes of Crow Wing and Cass counties are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of seasonal retreats and year-round lakeside homes. Trace local property access and shorelines around Mitchell Lake, the Narrows, and Edgewild Resort Rd.

  21. 2016 Map of Cross Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cross Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Cross Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is mapped in detail here during the mid-2010s, showing the settled shorelines of Fifty Lakes and Emily. Researchers can locate Pinewood Cem and trace the many residential roads connecting Whitefish Lake to Cross Lake.

  22. 2019 Map of Cross Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cross Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Cross Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is captured in detail here during the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Fifty Lakes and Manhattan Beach. Genealogists and local historians can locate Pinewood Cem and trace the shorelines of East Fox Lake and O'Brien Lake.

  23. 2019 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mitchell Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Mitchell Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Crow Wing and Cass Counties is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Fifty Lakes and Emily. Researchers can trace old woods routes like Wolf Lake Trl and shoreline development on Mitchell Lake and Eagle Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Lower Whitefish Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lakelands are captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the intricate shoreline of Lower Whitefish Lake and the growth of Crosslake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots around the Swanburg Cem or explore the naming of smaller basins like Pecks Puddle and Hooligans Hole.

  25. 2019 Map of Stewart Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Stewart Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Stewart Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Fifty Lakes and the surrounding glacial basins of Crow Wing and Cass counties are documented here in the late twenty-teens. Local historians can trace the access routes and shoreline developments of Stewart Lake, Big Cranberry Lake, and the historic Old Grade Rd.

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