Old Maps of Bear Head Lake, Minnesota

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  1. 1949 Map of Isaac Lake, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Isaac Lake, 1958 Print
    1949 Isaac Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County timber and iron lands are documented here during the late 1940s as industry pushed into the northern woods. Researchers can locate the Arvo Cem, trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range rail line, and find Armanda Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Embarrass, 1959 Print
    1949 Map of Embarrass, 1959 Print
    1949 Embarrass
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Embarrass River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of glacial lakes and northern timber. Genealogists can locate School No 70 and the village of Embarrass along the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Isaac Lake
    1950 Map of Isaac Lake
    1950 Isaac Lake
    1950 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is captured at mid-century as the timber and iron economies shaped this north woods landscape. You can trace early cemetery locations like Armanda Cem, find the local Town Hall, and follow the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Embarrass
    1950 Map of Embarrass
    1950 Embarrass
    1950 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County in the post-war era reveals a landscape of Iron Range rail lines and northern forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Embarrass, the location of School No 70, and dozens of named water bodies like Heikkilla Lake.

  5. 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

  6. 1956 Map of Soudan, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Soudan, 1958 Print
    1956 Soudan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern Vermilion Iron Range comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the industrial core of the Soudan mining district. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad through Murray or locate the Soudan Mine and La Rue Mines.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Eagles Nest, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Eagles Nest, 1958 Print
    1956 Eagles Nest
    1958 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County in the mid-1950s is a wilderness of interconnected waters and iron-range rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of Robinson and McComber or the route of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Embarrass, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Embarrass, 2010 Print
    2010 Embarrass
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Embarrass, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Soudan, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Soudan, 2010 Print
    2010 Soudan
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest Township, Murray, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Eagles Nest, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Eagles Nest, 2011 Print
    2011 Eagles Nest
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest, Eagles Nest Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Isaac Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Isaac Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Isaac Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Soudan, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Soudan, 2013 Print
    2013 Soudan
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest Township, Murray, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Embarrass, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Embarrass, 2013 Print
    2013 Embarrass
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Embarrass, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Eagles Nest, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eagles Nest, 2013 Print
    2013 Eagles Nest
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest, Eagles Nest Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Isaac Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Isaac Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Isaac Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Embarrass, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Embarrass, 2016 Print
    2016 Embarrass
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Embarrass, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Isaac Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Isaac Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Isaac Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Soudan, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Soudan, 2016 Print
    2016 Soudan
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest Township, Murray, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Eagles Nest, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Eagles Nest, 2016 Print
    2016 Eagles Nest
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest, Eagles Nest Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Soudan, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Soudan, 2019 Print
    2019 Soudan
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Eagles Nest Township, Murray, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Isaac Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Isaac Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Isaac Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Head Lake, including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas

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