Old Maps of Bear Head Lake, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Bear Head Lake. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Bear Head Lake.
Bear Head Lake, MN maps
(15)- 1949 Map of Isaac Lake, 1958 Print
1949 Isaac Lake1958 Print · USGSSt. 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 - 1949 Map of Embarrass, 1959 Print
1949 Embarrass1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Isaac Lake
1950 Isaac Lake1950 Print · USGSSt. 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 - 1950 Map of Embarrass
1950 Embarrass1950 Print · USGSSt. 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. - 1954 Map of Hibbing, 1966 Print
1954 Hibbing1966 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1956 Map of Soudan, 1958 Print
1956 Soudan1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Eagles Nest, 1958 Print
1956 Eagles Nest1958 Print · USGSSt. 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 - 1957 Map of Hibbing
1957 Hibbing1957 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1958 Map of Hibbing
1958 Hibbing1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1964 Map of Hibbing
1964 Hibbing1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1994 Map of Vermillion Lake
1994 Vermillion Lake1994 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2022 Map of Embarrass, 2022 Print
2022 Embarrass2022 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2022 Map of Isaac Lake, 2022 Print
2022 Isaac Lake2022 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2022 Map of Soudan, 2022 Print
2022 Soudan2022 Print · USGSSoudan 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. - 2022 Map of Eagles Nest, 2022 Print
2022 Eagles Nest2022 Print · USGSNear 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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