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1950s Maps of Chisholm, Minnesota

Explore 8 historic maps of Chisholm from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chisholm's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Chisholm's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Chisholm, MN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Hibbing, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Buhl, 1953 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1955 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 1956 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Dewey Lake, 1956 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1957 Map of Hibbing, 1958 Print
    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).
    5 unique versions available
  22. 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.
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