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Old Maps of Aurora, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Aurora. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Aurora, MN maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Aurora, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Aurora, 1956 Print
    1949 Aurora
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range of northern Minnesota comes alive in this post-war survey of the mining landscape around Aurora. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the St James Pit, the community of Mesaba, and family landmarks near Colby Lake.
  4. 1950 Map of Aurora
    1950 Map of Aurora
    1950 Aurora
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Mesaba Iron Range was at a peak of industrial activity in the mid-twentieth century when this survey was conducted. Historians can trace the massive excavations of the St James Pit and Miller Pit alongside the rail-dependent settlements of Aurora and Old Mesaba.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Biwabik, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of Biwabik, 1959 Print
    1950 Biwabik
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the Mesabi Range during the mid-century mining boom, this map shows a landscape transformed by massive pits and rail lines. Genealogists and industrial historians can locate old company towns like Pineville and Belgrade or trace the early operations of the Canton Mine and Erie Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Biwabik
    1951 Map of Biwabik
    1951 Biwabik
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century mining on the Mesabi Range is captured here during a period of intense industrial activity and growth. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Biwabik Mine, the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range rail lines, and the Erie Mine works.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1962 Map of Aurora, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Aurora, 1964 Print
    1962 Aurora
    1964 Print · USGS
    Iron Range industry reaches its mid-century peak in this survey of the northern Mesabi mining district. Researchers can trace the massive Erie Mine No 1 Pit, the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range, and landmarks like Forest Hill Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1994 Map of Vermillion Lake
    1994 Map of Vermillion Lake
    1994 Vermillion Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range meets the North Woods in the 1990s, showcasing the heavy industrial footprint of the Duluth Missabe & Iron Range RR. Trace the sprawling works of the Mines near Virginia or the intricate island shorelines of Vermilion Lake.
  31. 2011 Map of Biwabik, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Biwabik, 2011 Print
    2011 Biwabik
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Biwabik, White Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2011 Map of Aurora, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Aurora, 2011 Print
    2011 Aurora
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Hoyt Lakes, Colby, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Biwabik, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Biwabik, 2013 Print
    2013 Biwabik
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Biwabik, White Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Aurora, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Aurora, 2013 Print
    2013 Aurora
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Hoyt Lakes, Colby, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Aurora, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Aurora, 2016 Print
    2016 Aurora
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Hoyt Lakes, Colby, and other nearby areas
  46. 2016 Map of Biwabik, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Biwabik, 2016 Print
    2016 Biwabik
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Biwabik, White Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Biwabik, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Biwabik, 2019 Print
    2019 Biwabik
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Biwabik, White Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2019 Map of Aurora, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Aurora, 2019 Print
    2019 Aurora
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Hoyt Lakes, Colby, and other nearby areas
  55. 2022 Map of Aurora, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Aurora, 2022 Print
    2022 Aurora
    2022 Print · USGS
    Iron Range mining and settlement come into focus in this modern era, documenting the industrial landscape near the Mesabi Range. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Czechoslovakian National Cem or explore the geography of Old Mesaba and the Erie Mine Number One Pit.
  58. 2022 Map of Biwabik, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Biwabik, 2022 Print
    2022 Biwabik
    2022 Print · USGS
    Biwabik and the Mesabi Range are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of Iron Range industry and northern wilderness. Researchers can locate Lakeside Cem, trace the historic Vermilion Trl, and explore the shoreline of Embarrass Lake.
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