Old Maps of Beaver Bay Township, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Beaver Bay Township, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Silver Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Silver Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Silver Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Shore was undergoing industrial expansion in the mid-1950s as mining and maritime logistics converged on the Lake Superior coast. Researchers can trace the early infrastructure of Silver Bay, the operations at the Mining site, and old logging routes like the Old Company Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota North Shore and Superior National Forest are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the taconite industry was reshaping the coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range or locate remote outposts like Sawbill Landing and Section Thirty.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Isabella, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Isabella, 1957 Print
    1955 Isabella
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Lake County timberlands of the mid-1950s are captured here as a network of rail lines and forest landings. Researchers can trace the legacy of logging and settlement at the Isabella Sch (Abandoned), Manitou Junction, and Murphy City.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Split Rock Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Split Rock Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Split Rock Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the rugged North Shore before modern expansion. Trace the Old Railroad Grade and explore early coastal landmarks like Little Two Harbors, Castle Danger, and the falls of Gooseberry Falls State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Finland, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Finland, 1958 Print
    1956 Finland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore highlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of forestry and Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Finland Air Force Station, trace the Baptism River, or find family roots at the Finland Cem and Little Marais PO.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Finland, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Finland, 1958 Print
    1956 Finland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged intersection of the Crystal Bay Finland State Forest and the lake. Researchers can trace the era's military footprint at the Finland Air Force Station or locate family roots near the Finland Cem and Cramer Homestead Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Illgen City, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Illgen City, 1958 Print
    1956 Illgen City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes to life in the mid-1950s, showing the early infrastructure and protected forests of Lake County. Researchers can trace the development of Illgen City and locate landmarks like Illgen Falls and the Radio Tower atop Palisade Head.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Split Rock Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Split Rock Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Split Rock Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior during the mid-fifties is captured here, showing the era's balance of industry and tourism. Trace the Old RR Grade and maritime landmarks like the Split Rock Lighthouse and Castle Danger.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Split Rock Point NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Split Rock Point NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Split Rock Point NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake County comes into focus in the mid-fifties, capturing the rugged coastline near the township of Beaver Bay. Researchers can trace the maritime landscape around the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse and explore small inlets like Little Two Harbors and Islet Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Two Harbors
    1957 Print · USGS
    Minnesota's North Shore and the Arrowhead region are shown here in the mid-fifties as the taconite industry and cold war defense shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad, locate the Split Rock Light, and explore the iron-mining era at Taconite.

  11. 1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Two Harbors
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Arrowhead region of Minnesota are captured in the 1950s as iron ore shipping and wilderness preservation shaped the land. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR, find maritime landmarks like Split Rock Light, and locate remote settlements from Babbitt to Grand Marais.

  12. 1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the mid-1950s, a time of significant industrial mining growth and emerging tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate landmarks like Split Rock Light and the U S Air Force Radar Station.

  13. 1976 Map of Two Harbors, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Two Harbors, 1994 Print
    1976 Two Harbors
    1994 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Minnesota timber and iron country. Trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR from Two Harbors past Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to the industrial port at Silver Bay.

  14. 1981 Map of Isabella, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Isabella, 1982 Print
    1981 Isabella
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County was a center for timber and mineral transport in the early eighties, shown here through an intricate network of forest grades and waterways. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Isabella Memorial Cem, and explore the roads around Isabella and Murphy City.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1982 Map of Isabella Station
    1982 Map of Isabella Station
    1982 Isabella Station
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County's timber and transit history is preserved here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of massive state and national forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad Grade past Isabella Station and the remote Jay Cee Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1982 Map of Silver Bay SW
    1982 Map of Silver Bay SW
    1982 Silver Bay SW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County's forested interior is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by both timber and mining interests. Researchers can trace the path of the Mining Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade or locate the Silver Bay Municipal Airport near the Beaver River.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1982 Map of Cloquet Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cloquet Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Cloquet Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake County wilderness in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of protected forests and interconnected waterways. Outdoor researchers and local historians can trace the paths of a Winter Trail and Heffelfinger Road through the Finland State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1982 Map of Doyle Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Doyle Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Doyle Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lake County's northern woods are mapped here in the early eighties as a hub for both forestry and seasonal recreation. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Finland or locate the many water bodies including Doyle Lake and Fry Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1982 Map of Silver Bay, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Silver Bay, 1983 Print
    1982 Silver Bay
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline at Silver Bay is captured in the early 1980s as industrial development and wilderness preservation meet. Trace the heavy rail and mining infrastructure of the Industrial Plant alongside landmarks like Lax Lake and Beaver Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1994 Map of Ely
    1994 Map of Ely
    1994 Ely
    1994 Print · USGS
    Ely and the surrounding Iron Range country are shown here in the mid-1990s, where mining operations meet the edge of the great northern wilderness. Researchers can trace the development of Babbitt, locate the Mine sites, or explore the vast lake networks of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

  21. 2022 Map of Doyle Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Doyle Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Doyle Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Finland sits at the heart of this Lake County forest landscape in the 2020s. Researchers can trace the waterways of the Superior National Forest, including Doyle Lake, Hockamin Creek, and the E Br Baptism River.

  22. 2022 Map of Illgen City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Illgen City, 2022 Print
    2022 Illgen City
    2022 Print · USGS
    The dramatic North Shore of Lake County comes into focus in this modern survey of the shoreline. Researchers can trace the coastal layout of Illgen City and Silver Bay, locating Reider Silver Bay Cem and landmarks like Palisade Head.

  23. 2022 Map of Finland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Finland, 2022 Print
    2022 Finland
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline meets the Sawtooth Mountains in the twenty-first century, revealing a landscape of high ridges and forest trails. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Finland Crystal Bay Cem, the N Shore State Trail, and the settlement at Maple.

  24. 2022 Map of Cloquet Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cloquet Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Cloquet Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lake County, Minnesota, is shown in the early 2020s as a densely forested landscape of glacial lakes and river headwaters. Trace the forest road network from Hefelfinger Road to remote water bodies like Cloquet Lake and Ferman Lake.

  25. 2022 Map of Split Rock Point NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Split Rock Point NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Split Rock Point NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the early 2020s, showing the dramatic meeting of mountain and water. Local historians can trace the coastal layout of Beaver Bay or follow the terrain from Gull Rock to the Sawtooth Mountains.

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