1950s Maps of French River, Duluth Township

Explore 3 historic maps of French River 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 French River's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring French River's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


French River, Duluth Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of French River, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of French River, 1955 Print
    1953 French River
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in the early fifties as timberlands met the burgeoning iron-and-rail industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bloomingdale, Normanna Cem, and the path of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
    1953 Ashland
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lakefront and timberlands are seen here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of industrial rail lines and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line through rail towns like Mellen or locate family roots in the Apostle Islands and Bad River Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Ashland
    1958 Map of Ashland
    1958 Ashland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin and the Michigan borderlands meet here in the late fifties, dominated by the timbered expanses and iron-rich ranges. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Odanah and Montreal, or locate landmarks such as the Coast Guard Station and Agricultural Experiment Station.

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