Old Maps of Belgrade, Biwabik for Metal Detecting

1. 1950 Map of Biwabik, 1959 Print

   

   1950 Biwabik

   1959 Print · USGS

   In the heart of the Mesabi Range during the mid-century mining boom, this map shows a landscape transformed by massive pits and rail lines. Genealogists and industrial historians can locate old company towns like Pineville and Belgrade or trace the early operations of the Canton Mine and Erie Mine.

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4. 1951 Map of Biwabik

   

   1951 Biwabik

   1951 Print · USGS

   Mid-century mining on the Mesabi Range is captured here during a period of intense industrial activity and growth. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Biwabik Mine, the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range rail lines, and the Erie Mine works.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 2022 Map of Biwabik, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Biwabik

    2022 Print · USGS

    Biwabik and the Mesabi Range are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of Iron Range industry and northern wilderness. Researchers can locate Lakeside Cem, trace the historic Vermilion Trl, and explore the shoreline of Embarrass Lake.

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