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1980s Maps of Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Explore 10 historic maps of Saint Louis County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Saint Louis County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Saint Louis County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Saint Louis County, MN maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Port Wing
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the deep forests of Bayfield and Douglas counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Iron River or locate the lakeside landings at Cornucopia and Port Wing.
  4. 1980 Map of Duluth
    1980 Map of Duluth
    1980 Duluth
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports of the early 1980s showcase a landscape defined by heavy rail lines and Lake Superior shipping. Trace the iron-ore routes through Proctor or locate family sites near Sunrise Memorial Cem and Floodwood.
  7. 1981 Map of Skibo, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Skibo, 1982 Print
    1981 Skibo
    1982 Print · USGS
    Skibo and the surrounding timberlands are documented here in the late seventies as the rail-and-river economy of the Iron Range persisted. Genealogists and historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range tracks past Skibo Mill, Clappers, and Reno.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Turpela Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Turpela Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Turpela Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Iron Range wetlands and the Superior National Forest define this landscape during the early 1980s. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Hautala Lake and Kumpula Lake or locate industrial sites like the Gaging Station and various Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1981 Map of Bird Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Bird Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Bird Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Superior National Forest remains a wild landscape of timber and wetlands in the early 1980s, shaped by the winding St Louis River. Local historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad or locate landmarks like Skibo Vista and Hush Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1981 Map of Whiteface Reservoir, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Whiteface Reservoir, 1982 Print
    1981 Whiteface Reservoir
    1982 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is shown in the early eighties as a hub for northern forestry and recreation. Researchers can trace land use patterns across the Superior National Forest and locate specific sites like the Markham Cem or the Cloquet Valley Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Brimson, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Brimson, 1982 Print
    1981 Brimson
    1982 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is captured here in the early 1980s, where the logging and rail history of northern Minnesota meets the wilderness. Researchers can locate remote burial sites at Brimson Cem, trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range tracks, or follow the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1981 Map of Harris Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Harris Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Harris Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis County woods were heavily managed for timber and recreation during the early eighties. Researchers can trace seasonal routes like the Snowmobile Trail and Winter Trail near Harris Lake and the Whiteface Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Toimi, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Toimi, 1982 Print
    1981 Toimi
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range fringes of St. Louis County in the late seventies reveal a landscape defined by timber and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the community core around Toimi, including the Bassett Cem, the Townhall, and the Seven Beaver Mining Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Fairbanks
    1982 Map of Fairbanks
    1982 Fairbanks
    1982 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is shown during the early 1980s as a landscape of timber and transit within the Superior National Forest. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad as it passes the small outposts of Fairbanks and Brimson.
    2 unique versions available
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