1940s Maps of Bear Head Lake, Minnesota

Explore 2 historic maps of Bear Head Lake from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Bear Head Lake's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Bear Head Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bear Head Lake, MN maps

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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

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