Old Maps of Bear Head Lake, Minnesota for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 15 historic maps of Bear Head Lake. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Bear Head Lake's 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

  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. 2022 Map of Embarrass, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Embarrass, 2022 Print
    2022 Embarrass
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural Iron Range country near Embarrass comes into focus in this recent survey of St. Louis County. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy family-named routes such as Hanka Nevala Rd and find the headwaters of the Embarrass River.

  13. 2022 Map of Isaac Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Isaac Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Isaac Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern Mesabi Range and the Superior National Forest meet in this 2020 survey of the Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Teinila Rd and locate the Argo and Armanda cemeteries.

  14. 2022 Map of Soudan, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Soudan, 2022 Print
    2022 Soudan
    2022 Print · USGS
    Soudan and the southern shores of Vermilion Lake are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of mining-era settlements and recreational paths like Miner's Trl, Larue Mine Rd, and the Mesabi Trl.

  15. 2022 Map of Eagles Nest, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Eagles Nest, 2022 Print
    2022 Eagles Nest
    2022 Print · USGS
    Near the edge of the Iron Range in the early 2020s, this area shows a dense network of lakes and forest trails north of the Mesabi. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like McComber and Robinson or locate specific shoreline landmarks such as Stocking Point and Ruths Island.

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