Old Maps of Bear River, Minnesota

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Bear River, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hibbing, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Hibbing, 1966 Print
    1954 Hibbing
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's Iron Range thrives during the mid-1960s, showing the industrial landscape between the Mesabi Range and the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Great Northern RR through mining hubs like Hibbing and Virginia.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Hibbing
    1957 Map of Hibbing
    1957 Hibbing
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's Iron Range is shown at its industrial peak in the mid-fifties, dominated by the massive iron pits and rail corridors of the Mesabi Range. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate mining hubs like Hibbing, Virginia, and Bovey.

  3. 1958 Map of Hibbing
    1958 Map of Hibbing
    1958 Hibbing
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range reached its mid-century height during this era, defining the landscape between Grand Rapids and Virginia. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-town networks of Hibbing and Chisholm or locate numerous iron mines and rail spurs.

  4. 1964 Map of Hibbing
    1964 Map of Hibbing
    1964 Hibbing
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota’s iron-rich corridor is captured here during a peak era of mid-century industrial activity. Researchers can trace the rail-to-mine connections through Mesabi Range towns like Hibbing and Virginia or locate lakefront settlements near Pokegama Lake.

  5. 1970 Map of Bear River, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bear River, 1973 Print
    1970 Bear River
    1973 Print · USGS
    The North Woods along the Itasca and St. Louis county line were still defined by dense timber and small river-side hamlets in the 1970s. You can trace early township history through family landmarks like Carpenter Cem, the small settlement of Celina, and the local Bear River Sch.

  6. 1976 Map of Bigfork, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Bigfork, 1994 Print
    1976 Bigfork
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's woods and waters are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of logging country and forest conservation. Researchers can trace rural post offices and fire lookouts like the Scenic Lookout Tower alongside lakes such as Bello Lake and Deer Lake.

  7. 2022 Map of Bear River, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bear River, 2022 Print
    2022 Bear River
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of St. Louis and Itasca counties appear here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by northern forests and river systems. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Carpenter Cem and Morcom Cem near the settlements of Celina and Bear River.

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