Old Maps of Grand Rapids, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Grand Rapids, MN maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Trout Lake
    1920 Map of Trout Lake
    1920 Trout Lake
    1920 Print · USGS
    Itasca County's industrial heartland is documented here just as the mining boom transformed the landscape. Trace the early streets and rail spurs of Coleraine, Bovey, and Taconite, or locate lost sites like the U.S.B.M. Dam and Arcturus.

  2. 1952 Map of Bovey, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Bovey, 1954 Print
    1952 Bovey
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range is in full production in the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by massive open-pit mines and rail spurs. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Coleraine and Bovey alongside active sites like the Canisteo Mine and Lakeview Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Cohasset East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cohasset East, 1955 Print
    1953 Cohasset East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Itasca County’s Iron Range comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the interplay of rail and water around the settlement of Cohasset. Genealogists and historians can locate Old Soldiers Cem, the Great Northern rail line, and the industrial footprint of Greenway Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Grand Rapids, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Grand Rapids, 1955 Print
    1953 Grand Rapids
    1955 Print · USGS
    Grand Rapids and the surrounding lake country are shown here in the early fifties during a period of steady growth. Researchers can find neighborhood schools like Murphy Sch, local landmarks such as the Courthouse, and the intricate shoreline of Pokegama Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1969 Map of La Prairie, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of La Prairie, 1972 Print
    1969 La Prairie
    1972 Print · USGS
    Itasca County near the end of the sixties is defined by its winding river systems and nascent rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace local ties at Blackberry Cem or Harris Cem and explore the industrial footprint of Gunn and La Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1992 Map of Pokegama Lake
    1992 Map of Pokegama Lake
    1992 Pokegama Lake
    1992 Print · USGS
    Itasca County in the early nineties showcases the industrial pulse of the Iron Range and the vast waters of the north woods. Trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway or locate old settlements like Wawina and Calumet.

  11. 2010 Map of La Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of La Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 La Prairie
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Blackberry, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Bovey, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bovey, 2010 Print
    2010 Bovey
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Bovey, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Grand Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Grand Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Grand Rapids
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, La Prairie, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Cohasset East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cohasset East, 2010 Print
    2010 Cohasset East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, Bass Brook Court, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of La Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of La Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 La Prairie
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Blackberry, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Bovey, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bovey, 2013 Print
    2013 Bovey
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Bovey, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Grand Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Grand Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Grand Rapids
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, La Prairie, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Cohasset East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cohasset East, 2013 Print
    2013 Cohasset East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, Bass Brook Court, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Grand Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Grand Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Grand Rapids
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, La Prairie, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Cohasset East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cohasset East, 2016 Print
    2016 Cohasset East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, Bass Brook Court, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Bovey, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bovey, 2016 Print
    2016 Bovey
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Bovey, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of La Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of La Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 La Prairie
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Blackberry, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Bovey, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bovey, 2019 Print
    2019 Bovey
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Coleraine, Bovey, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Grand Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Grand Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Grand Rapids
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, La Prairie, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Cohasset East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cohasset East, 2019 Print
    2019 Cohasset East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Cohasset, Bass Brook Court, and other nearby areas

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