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Old Maps of Duluth, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Duluth, MN 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
  4. 1915 Map of Superior
    1915 Map of Superior
    1915 Superior
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports region at the peak of the industrial era shows a landscape defined by massive rail yards and shoreline development. Genealogists and historians can locate early neighborhoods like Morgan Park, find rural landmarks like Saunders Cem, and trace the numerous lines of the Northern Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1917 Map of Superior
    1917 Map of Superior
    1917 Superior
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports region at the height of its industrial boom reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and shipping docks. Trace the development of South Superior and Steelton, or locate early rural landmarks like Selden School and Manitou Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1953 Map of Arnold, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Arnold, 1955 Print
    1953 Arnold
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural countryside north of Duluth is shown here in the mid-1950s, characterized by growing townships and a dense network of glacial lakes. Local historians can trace early community sites like Arnold, the Exeter Farms Ch, and the Gnesen Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1953 Map of Duluth Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Duluth Heights
    1955 Print · USGS
    The plateau above Lake Superior comes into focus in the early 1950s as Hermantown and Duluth Heights expand into their modern forms. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schools and family plots at Gethsemane Ch, Hermantown Cem, and the Jewish Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1954 Map of West Duluth, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of West Duluth, 1955 Print
    1954 West Duluth
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfronts of the Twin Ports are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the dense rail networks and residential neighborhoods of the St. Louis River valley. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks from Morgan Park to the Oneota Cemetery and the height of Bardon Peak.
    9 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1954 Superior
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Superior at mid-century is captured in this survey, showing a landscape defined by shipping and rail. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Francis Cem, Wisconsin State College, and South Itasca.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Esko, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Esko, 1955 Print
    1954 Esko
    1955 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis River valley and the community of Esko are shown here in the mid-1950s as the region's rail and park systems were fully established. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Fond du Lac, the Finnish Ch, and the winding Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Superior, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Superior, 1959 Print
    1954 Superior
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports and Douglas County are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial waterfronts and rail yards at their peak. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Concrete Sch or trace family roots at St Joseph Orphanage and Morgan Park.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 1992 Map of French River, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of French River, 1995 Print
    1992 French River
    1995 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in the early 1990s as it transitions from the forested township of Normanna to the shoreline. Researchers can trace the coastal settlement of Clifton or locate the Normanna Cem and several vital waterways like the French River.
  64. 1997 Map of West Duluth, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of West Duluth, 1999 Print
    1997 West Duluth
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Twin Ports comes alive in this late-century study of the riverfront and its rail-connected neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Oneota Cemetery or locate old school sites like St Patricks Sch and Stowe Sch.
  67. 2022 Map of Superior, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Superior, 2022 Print
    2022 Superior
    2022 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Superior and the crossing into Duluth appear in high detail at the start of the 2020s. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous burial grounds like Nemadji Cemetery and Graceland Cemetery or locate the University of Wisconsin Superior.
  70. 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.
  73. 2022 Map of Duluth Heights, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Duluth Heights, 2022 Print
    2022 Duluth Heights
    2022 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Duluth and Hermantown are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the balance of residential growth and established aviation hubs. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Sunrise Memorial Cem and Bethany Cem near Saint Paul Church.
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