1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chisholm, Minnesota

1. 1951 Map of Hibbing, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Hibbing

   1953 Print · USGS

   Iron mining at mid-century defines the landscape of the Mesabi Range as massive open pits expand between settled communities. Trace the proximity of industrial sites like the Mahoning-Hull-Rust Mine to local landmarks such as Maple Hill Cem and Cobb-Cook Sch.

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4. 1951 Map of Buhl, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Buhl

   1953 Print · USGS

   The Mesabi Range iron industry is in full stride during the early fifties, carving out a landscape of massive open pits and rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of the Sherman and Fraser mines, or locate local landmarks like Swandale School and Lake View Cemetery.

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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. 1955 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Dewey Lake SE

    1956 Print · USGS

    Iron Range mining reaches its mid-century peak in this survey of the Laurentian Divide near the Superior National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of Buhl and Kinney through the Wabigon Mine, Margaret Mine, and local Community Hall.

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13. 1955 Map of Dewey Lake, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Dewey Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County is captured here in the mid-1950s as the northern reaches of the Mesabi Range meet the deep woods. Researchers can trace the early layout of Chisholm, locate the Calvary Cemetery, and explore the shoreline of Dewey Lake.

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16. 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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19. 1957 Map of Hibbing, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Hibbing

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Hibbing and the surrounding Mesabi Range are defined by the massive iron pits and dense company neighborhoods of the 1950s. Trace the industrial footprint of the Mahoning-Hull-Rust Mine alongside local landmarks like Alice Sch and the Radio Tower (WMFG).

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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.

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31. 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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