Old Maps of Central Lakes, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Central Lakes. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Central Lakes.


Central Lakes, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1956 Map of Cotton, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cotton, 1958 Print
    1956 Cotton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The timberlands and glacial lakes of St. Louis County are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the Whiteface River. Researchers can trace the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific rail line as it serves Cotton and Melrude.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1977 Map of Hibbing, 1994 Print
    1977 Map of Hibbing, 1994 Print
    1977 Hibbing
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range of northern Minnesota comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, detailing the massive mining works and rail networks of St. Louis County. Researchers can trace family roots in Hibbing, Chisholm, and Virginia, or locate old post offices like Leoneth and Iron.

  7. 2010 Map of Cotton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cotton, 2010 Print
    2010 Cotton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Central Lakes, including Cotton, Melrude, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Cotton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cotton, 2013 Print
    2013 Cotton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Central Lakes, including Cotton, Melrude, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Cotton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cotton, 2016 Print
    2016 Cotton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Central Lakes, including Cotton, Melrude, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Cotton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cotton, 2019 Print
    2019 Cotton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Central Lakes, including Cotton, Melrude, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Cotton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cotton, 2022 Print
    2022 Cotton
    2022 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is documented here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the confluence of the Whiteface River and Paleface River. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Riverview Cem and the small settlements of Cotton and Melrude.

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