Old Maps of Lakeside-Lester Park, Duluth for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Lakeside-Lester Park. 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 Lakeside-Lester Park.


Lakeside-Lester Park, Duluth maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Duluth
    1895 Map of Duluth
    1895 Duluth
    1895 Print · USGS
    Duluth in the mid-1890s shows a rapidly expanding port city before the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Woodland Park and Lester Park or explore the original shoreline of Duluth Harbor.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Lakewood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lakewood, 1955 Print
    1953 Lakewood
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the early residential and transit corridor north of Duluth. You can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range rail line past Lakewood and the North Shore Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1955 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Duluth shows a bustling maritime and academic center along the rocky shores of Lake Superior. Trace family roots and city history at Calvary Cemetery, the University of Minnesota Duluth Branch, and the Ship Canal.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1959 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1959 Print · USGS
    The port city of Duluth and its timber-and-iron hinterlands are captured here in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks from Minnesota Point to the Duluth Municipal Airport, including Calvary Cem and Lakewood Sch.

  5. 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

  6. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are shown here during a period of industrial maturity and expanding conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like McGrath and Wahkon, or locate heritage sites within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Duluth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown in detail during the late 1950s, centered on the bustling rail yards and ports of Duluth. You can trace the historic routes of the Soo Line and Duluth Missabe & Iron Range through small towns like McGrath, Bruno, and Wrenshall.

  9. 1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Port Wing
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the deep forests of Bayfield and Douglas counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Iron River or locate the lakeside landings at Cornucopia and Port Wing.

  10. 1980 Map of Duluth
    1980 Map of Duluth
    1980 Duluth
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports of the early 1980s showcase a landscape defined by heavy rail lines and Lake Superior shipping. Trace the iron-ore routes through Proctor or locate family sites near Sunrise Memorial Cem and Floodwood.

  11. 1992 Map of Lakewood, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Lakewood, 1995 Print
    1992 Lakewood
    1995 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early nineties as the outskirts of Duluth meet Lakewood. Trace the historic winding paths of Old North Shore Road and Lester River as they follow the rugged elevation of Moose Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Duluth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Duluth, 2010 Print
    2010 Duluth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Rice Lake, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Lakewood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lakewood, 2010 Print
    2010 Lakewood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Duluth, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Duluth, 2013 Print
    2013 Duluth
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Rice Lake, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Lakewood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lakewood, 2013 Print
    2013 Lakewood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Lakewood, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lakewood, 2016 Print
    2016 Lakewood
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Duluth, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Duluth, 2016 Print
    2016 Duluth
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Rice Lake, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Duluth, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Duluth, 2019 Print
    2019 Duluth
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Rice Lake, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Lakewood, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lakewood, 2019 Print
    2019 Lakewood
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeside-Lester Park, including Duluth, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  20. 2022 Map of Lakewood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lakewood, 2022 Print
    2022 Lakewood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northeastern coastal edge of Duluth meets the vast waters of Lake Superior in the early 2020s. Trace the lakefront corridors of Old N Shore Rd and Congdon Blvd as they wind past the settlement of Lakewood.

  21. 2022 Map of Duluth, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Duluth, 2022 Print
    2022 Duluth
    2022 Print · USGS
    The port of Duluth and its North Shore neighborhoods are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family histories at Calvary Cem or Scandia Cem, while outdoor historians follow the Superior Hiking Trl and Lake Superior Water Trl.

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