Old Maps of Taconite, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Taconite. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Taconite.


Taconite, 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 Calumet, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Calumet, 1954 Print
    1952 Calumet
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range dominates this mid-century landscape, showing the massive open-pit operations and mining towns of Itasca County at their industrial peak. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and dig sites like the Hill Annex Mine, Majorca Mine, and the settlement of Silverwood.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2022 Map of Calumet, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Calumet, 2022 Print
    2022 Calumet
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mining towns of the Mesabi Range are captured here during the early twenty-first century as they border the deep pits and ponds of the iron industry. Researchers can trace the residential layouts of Calumet, Marble, and Taconite alongside natural features like Big Diamond Lake and the Swan River.

  10. 2022 Map of Bovey, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bovey, 2022 Print
    2022 Bovey
    2022 Print · USGS
    Itasca County's iron-mining heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layout of historic mining towns. Researchers can trace the streets of Bovey, Coleraine, and Taconite or find family plots at Lakeview Cem.

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