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Old Maps of Ridge, Babbitt for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Ridge. 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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Ridge, Babbitt maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Allen, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Allen, 1958 Print
    1949 Allen
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mesaba Range and the Iron Range railroad system are in full operation during this post-war era in northern Minnesota. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial footprint at Allen, Wyman, and remote outposts like Niemi Camp.
  4. 1950 Map of Allen
    1950 Map of Allen
    1950 Allen
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Mesaba Range comes into focus during the mid-century as an active corridor of mining and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad through the forest to Allen and Niemi Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1962 Map of Allen, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Allen, 1964 Print
    1962 Allen
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range industrial landscape is on full display here in the early 1960s, where heavy iron mining meets the deep woods. Researchers can trace the massive Erie Mine No 2 Pit and the rail corridors of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range near Allen (Allen Junc Sta).
    4 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 2011 Map of Allen, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Allen, 2011 Print
    2011 Allen
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridge, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Allen, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Allen, 2013 Print
    2013 Allen
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridge, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas
  31. 2016 Map of Allen, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Allen, 2016 Print
    2016 Allen
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridge, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas
  34. 2019 Map of Allen, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Allen, 2019 Print
    2019 Allen
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridge, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas
  37. 2022 Map of Allen, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Allen, 2022 Print
    2022 Allen
    2022 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County's iron range country is documented here in recent decades, showing the intersection of industrial mining and protected forest lands. Researchers can trace the routes between Allen, Wyman, and Hoyt Lakes or explore the drainage of the One Hundred Mile Swamp near the Mesabi Range.
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