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Old Maps of Lake No. 1, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lake No. 1 with 68 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lake No. 1 has changed over the decades.

Lake No. 1, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1955 Map of Cramer, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Cramer, 1957 Print
    1955 Cramer
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Shore backcountry of Lake and Cook counties is shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by dense state and national forests. Researchers can trace the Minnesota and Northern Railroad line to Cramer or locate high-ground landmarks like the Wanless Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Little Marais, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Little Marais, 1958 Print
    1956 Little Marais
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore's rugged transition from forest to lake is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as coastal infrastructure was modernizing. Trace the path of a highway Under Construction past Little Marais and the landmark Caribou Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1960 Map of Lake Polly, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Polly, 1962 Print
    1960 Lake Polly
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern wilderness of the Arrowhead region is captured here in the early 1960s, showing a complex network of glacial lakes and portage routes. Researchers can trace the courses of the Kawishiwi River and Louse River past landmarks like Adams Lake and Malberg Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Kawishiwi Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Superior National Forest at the start of the 1960s was a dense wilderness of interconnected waterways and glacial basins. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace the primitive layout of the Kawishiwi Lake Campground or follow the remote reaches of Phoebe Lake and Coffee Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Perent Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Perent Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Perent Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake County wilderness in the early sixties is shown as a primitive landscape of interconnected waterways and dense forest. Map collectors and researchers can trace the natural flow of the Island River and locate remote landmarks like Powwow Lake and Kawishiwi Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1960 Map of Alice Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Alice Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Alice Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    The interconnected waterways of Lake County are captured in the early 1960s, showing a vast wilderness of glaciated lakes and portage paths. Trace the remote drainage of the Kawishiwi River through Alice Lake, Thomas Lake, and Beaver Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1981 Map of Silver Island Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Silver Island Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Silver Island Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County, Minnesota, in the early eighties was a landscape of dense timber and quiet glacial waters within the Superior National Forest. Trace the waterways of the Dumbbell River and find isolated points like Homestead Lake and the Winter Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1981 Map of Cramer, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cramer, 1982 Print
    1981 Cramer
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth Mountains of Lake County are captured here in the early 1980s, showing a rugged landscape shaped by forestry and transit. Local historians can trace the Mining Railroad near Cramer or locate the old grades around Pearl Lake and Hare Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1981 Map of Wilson Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Wilson Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Wilson Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County and Cook County meet in this northern forest during the early eighties, where a dense network of glacial lakes and river systems defines the landscape. Historians and outdoor enthusiasts can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find remote water bodies like Elbow Lake and Dam Five Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1982 Map of Cabin Lake
    1982 Map of Cabin Lake
    1982 Cabin Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake County's dense forests and river valleys are captured here in the early eighties, highlighting the intersection of state and national lands. Researchers can locate the Cramer Homestead and trace the paths of the Old Railroad Grade and General Grade Road.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 2010 Map of Finland, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Finland, 2010 Print
    2010 Finland
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Bell Harbor, Kennedy Landing, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Lake Polly, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Polly, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Polly
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Schroeder Township, West Cook, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Cabin Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cabin Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Cabin Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Crystal Bay Township, Lake County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Silver Island Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Silver Island Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Silver Island Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Crystal Bay Township, Lake County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kawishiwi Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Kawishiwi Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Schroeder Township, Lake County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Wilson Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wilson Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Wilson Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Schroeder Township, Lake County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2011 Map of Alice Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alice Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Alice Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake No. 1, including Crystal Bay Township, Fall Lake Township, and other nearby areas
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