Old Maps of Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory) with 50 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory) has changed over the decades.


Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), MN maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1933 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1933 Ely
    1961 Print · USGS
    The iron-rich Vermilion Range comes alive in the early 1930s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and the Northwoods wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ely and Winton, including the Pioneer Mines and the Halfway CCC Camp.

  2. 1939 Map of Ely
    1939 Map of Ely
    1939 Ely
    1939 Print · USGS
    Ely and the surrounding Iron Range were dominated by heavy industry and woodland conservation in the years before the war. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Pioneer Mines, the Halfway CCC Camp, and the White Iron Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1951 Map of Babbitt, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Babbitt, 1953 Print
    1951 Babbitt
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range enters a period of massive industrial growth in the early 1950s as taconite mining transforms the landscape. Trace the origins of Babbitt while it was a Town Under Construction near the Reserve Mining Company and Argo Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Babbitt NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Babbitt NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Babbitt NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The northern Minnesota wilderness of the early fifties is defined by the expansive waters of Birch Lake and the surrounding national forests. Trace the remnants of former outposts like Tomahawk Camp and an Old Landing Field near the Dunka River.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota North Shore and Superior National Forest are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the taconite industry was reshaping the coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range or locate remote outposts like Sawbill Landing and Section Thirty.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Two Harbors
    1957 Print · USGS
    Minnesota's North Shore and the Arrowhead region are shown here in the mid-fifties as the taconite industry and cold war defense shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad, locate the Split Rock Light, and explore the iron-mining era at Taconite.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Two Harbors
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Arrowhead region of Minnesota are captured in the 1950s as iron ore shipping and wilderness preservation shaped the land. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR, find maritime landmarks like Split Rock Light, and locate remote settlements from Babbitt to Grand Marais.

  14. 1962 Map of Babbitt, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Babbitt, 1963 Print
    1962 Babbitt
    1963 Print · USGS
    Babbitt emerged as a hub for taconite mining in the early sixties, surrounded by the deep woods of the Iron Range. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's grid near High Sch or explore the massive Open Pit Mines and the Reserve Mining Company Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the mid-1950s, a time of significant industrial mining growth and emerging tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate landmarks like Split Rock Light and the U S Air Force Radar Station.

  17. 1965 Map of Bear Island, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Bear Island, 1967 Print
    1965 Bear Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County was a land of intricate waterways and deep timber in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace depth soundings and shorelines around Bear Island Lake, locate the settlement of Rothman, and find old Sandpits and public Boat Ramps.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1965 Map of Kangas Bay, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Kangas Bay, 1967 Print
    1965 Kangas Bay
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Woods during the mid-sixties are defined by the expansive waters of the Superior National Forest and the engineered Birch Lake Dam. Researchers can trace the reservoir shoreline and locate local landmarks like the Birch Lake Cem and Beargrease Island.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1994 Map of Ely
    1994 Map of Ely
    1994 Ely
    1994 Print · USGS
    Ely and the surrounding Iron Range country are shown here in the mid-1990s, where mining operations meet the edge of the great northern wilderness. Researchers can trace the development of Babbitt, locate the Mine sites, or explore the vast lake networks of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

  20. 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.

  21. 2011 Map of Eagles Nest, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Eagles Nest, 2011 Print
    2011 Eagles Nest
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), including Eagles Nest, Eagles Nest Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Isaac Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Isaac Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Isaac Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), including Hoyt Lakes, Babbitt, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Babbitt NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Babbitt NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Babbitt NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), including Babbitt, Bassett Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Bear Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bear Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Bear Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), including Rothman, Morse Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Kangas Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kangas Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Kangas Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Lake (Unorganized Territory), including Morse Township, Fall Lake Township, and other nearby areas

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