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Old Maps of Chisholm, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Chisholm with 31 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Chisholm has changed over the decades.

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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 2010 Map of Hibbing, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hibbing, 2010 Print
    2010 Hibbing
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range iron industry dominates this 2010 look at the Saint Louis County landscape between Hibbing and Chisholm. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the Mahoning-Hull-Rust Mine, the Scranton Mine, and the Saint Louis County Fairgrounds.
  37. 2010 Map of Buhl, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buhl, 2010 Print
    2010 Buhl
    2010 Print · USGS
    Iron Range industry and small-town geography intersect in this modern survey of the area surrounding Buhl and Grant. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the Hartley Mine and Sherman Mine alongside local landmarks like Lake View Cemetery.
  40. 2011 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Dewey Lake SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County mining operations and rural homesteads are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family-named roads like Smolcich Rd and locate industrial landmarks including the Grant Mine and Buhl Lookout Tower.
  43. 2011 Map of Dewey Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dewey Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Dewey Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hibbing and the Iron Range backcountry are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by both water and industry. Trace family-named routes and local landmarks like Camp Austin, Calvary Cemetery, and the massive Hibbing Taconite Starter Dam Three.
  46. 2013 Map of Buhl, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buhl, 2013 Print
    2013 Buhl
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hibbing and the surrounding Iron Range communities are shown here in the early twenty-first century as industrial mining and rural settlement patterns intersect. You can trace family roots at Lake View Cem or explore the geography of Wilpen and Dunwoody Junction.
  49. 2013 Map of Hibbing, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hibbing, 2013 Print
    2013 Hibbing
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range landscape is shown in detail during the early 2010s, centered on the historic mining hub of Hibbing. Researchers can trace industrial and community roots through landmarks like the Hull Rust Mine View, Kerr Location, and Hibbing Park Cem.
  52. 2013 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Dewey Lake SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's Iron Range landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of heavy industry and the great north woods. Researchers can trace the Laurentian Divide or locate landmarks like the Buhl Lookout Tower and Wabigone Tailings Basin.
  55. 2013 Map of Dewey Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dewey Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Dewey Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's lake country and mining outskirts are captured here during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the massive Hibbing Taconite Tailings Basin alongside the quiet waters of Dewey Lake and the northern edge of Chisholm.
  58. 2016 Map of Hibbing, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hibbing, 2016 Print
    2016 Hibbing
    2016 Print · USGS
    Iron Range history comes alive in this survey of the Mesabi region during a period of modern industrial management. Researchers can trace the layout of Hibbing and Chisholm, locate family plots at Hibbing Park Cemetery, or explore the unique geography of the Laurentian Divide.
  61. 2016 Map of Buhl, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buhl, 2016 Print
    2016 Buhl
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range landscape comes alive in this mid-2010s survey of the mining corridor between Chisholm and Buhl. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Sherman Mine or locate family plots at View Cem and Grandview Memorial Garden.
  64. 2016 Map of Dewey Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dewey Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Dewey Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range meets the northern woods in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by both water and industry. Genealogists and historians can locate Calvary Cem and trace the impact of the Hibbing Taconite Tailings Basin near Chisholm.
  67. 2016 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Dewey Lake SE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's Iron Range and northern timberlands meet in this 2016 survey of the area surrounding Kinney and Buhl. Trace the geological Laurentian Divide alongside industrial sites like the Wabigone Tailings Basin and numerous family-named rural roads.
  70. 2019 Map of Dewey Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dewey Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Dewey Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's Iron Range and the dense woodlands of the Superior National Forest meet in this modern survey. Trace the massive Hibbing Taconite Tailings Basin or locate family roots near Hibbing and the Calvary Cem.
  73. 2019 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dewey Lake SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Dewey Lake SE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range and the Superior National Forest meet in this 2019 study of the northern Minnesota landscape. Local historians can trace the industrial footprint of the Wabigone Tailings Basin alongside the early routes of Smolcich Rd and Tolonen Rd.
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