Old Maps of Laurel, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Laurel. 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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Laurel, MN maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Pelland
    1919 Map of Pelland
    1919 Pelland
    1919 Print · USGS
    Koochiching County sits at the edge of the international border in 1919, where river traffic and rail transport defined the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Pelland, Big Fork, and Laurel along the path of the Minnesota Dakota and Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of International Falls, 1980 Print
    1954 Map of International Falls, 1980 Print
    1954 International Falls
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Rainy River region and the interconnected waterways that now form Voyageurs National Park. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-and-timber era through settlements like Littlefork, the Nett Lake Indian Reservation, and the Canadian National rail lines.

  3. 1957 Map of International Falls
    1957 Map of International Falls
    1957 International Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial nodes of International Falls and Fort Frances. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied settlements like Aylsworth and Littlefork or locate ancestral lands within the Nett Lake Indian Reservation.

  4. 1958 Map of International Falls
    1958 Map of International Falls
    1958 International Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of northern Minnesota and Ontario are mapped here during the mid-fifties, centered on the river-and-rail hubs of the Northwoods. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Big Falls or locate early settlements like Ericsburg and Ranier.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Devlin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Devlin, 1973 Print
    1970 Devlin
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the Rainy River comes to life in the early 1970s, showcasing the timberlands and rail lines of the northern frontier. Researchers can trace the Canadian National tracks through Devlin or explore the Old Railroad Grade in the Smokey Bear State Forest.

  6. 1978 Map of International Falls, 1993 Print
    1978 Map of International Falls, 1993 Print
    1978 International Falls
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Ontario borderlands come alive in the late seventies, where the timber and rail economy meets the lake wilderness. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of International Falls and Ranier or locate island landmarks like Grindstone Island and Bushyhead Island.

  7. 2011 Map of Devlin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Devlin, 2011 Print
    2011 Devlin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurel, including Emo Township, La Vallee Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Devlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Devlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Devlin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurel, including Emo Township, La Vallee Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Devlin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Devlin, 2016 Print
    2016 Devlin
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurel, including Emo Township, La Vallee Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Devlin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Devlin, 2019 Print
    2019 Devlin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurel, including Emo Township, La Vallee Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Devlin, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Devlin, 2022 Print
    2022 Devlin
    2022 Print · USGS
    The international border along the northern edge of Koochiching County is captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the confluence of the Big Fork River and Rainy River near the small settlement of Laurel.

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