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Old Maps of North Shore, Duluth

Explore 28 old maps of North Shore, spanning from 1895 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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North Shore, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 2010 Map of Duluth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Duluth, 2010 Print
    2010 Duluth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Duluth and its industrial harbor are captured here just after the first decade of the new millennium. Researchers can trace waterfront landmarks like the Aerial Lift Bridge and Glensheen alongside old neighborhood sites like Woodland.
  43. 2010 Map of French River, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of French River, 2010 Print
    2010 French River
    2010 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Minnesota comes into focus at the start of the decade, where the Lake Superior shoreline meets the woods. Researchers can trace local heritage at Normanna Cemetery and follow the paths of the French River and Talmadge River to the lake.
  46. 2010 Map of Lakewood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lakewood, 2010 Print
    2010 Lakewood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Coastal Duluth and the North Shore are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the interface between the lake and the land. Researchers can trace the layout of Lakewood and landmarks like Lester Park Municipal Golf Course and Moose Mountain.
  49. 2013 Map of Duluth, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Duluth, 2013 Print
    2013 Duluth
    2013 Print · USGS
    Duluth's industrial waterfront and hillside neighborhoods are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Aerial Lift Bridge, the Fitger's Brewery Complex, and numerous faith-based cemeteries like Adas Israel Cem.
  52. 2013 Map of French River, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of French River, 2013 Print
    2013 French River
    2013 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early 2010s, showing the residential and wooded landscape northeast of Duluth. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Normanna Cem and trace the paths of the French River and Talmadge River as they flow toward Clifton.
  55. 2013 Map of Lakewood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lakewood, 2013 Print
    2013 Lakewood
    2013 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the coastal transition from city to woodland. Trace local landmarks from Moose Mountain to the shores of Duluth and the lakeside community of Lakewood.
  58. 2016 Map of Lakewood, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lakewood, 2016 Print
    2016 Lakewood
    2016 Print · USGS
    The North Shore shoreline near Duluth is captured in this recent survey, showing the interface between the lake and the Minnesota woods. Local historians can trace the roads and drainages around Lakewood, the slopes of Moose Mtn, and the course of the Lester River.
  61. 2016 Map of French River, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of French River, 2016 Print
    2016 French River
    2016 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's North Shore is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing where the forest meets the water. Genealogists and hikers can trace the French River drainage, locate the Normanna Cem, and explore the roads around Clifton.
  64. 2016 Map of Duluth, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Duluth, 2016 Print
    2016 Duluth
    2016 Print · USGS
    Duluth's industrial waterfront and hilltop neighborhoods are shown in extensive detail during the mid-2010s. Trace the city's maritime history from the Aerial Lift Bridge to the many heritage sites like Tifereth Israel Cem and Lester Park.
  67. 2019 Map of Duluth, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Duluth, 2019 Print
    2019 Duluth
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Port of Duluth at the western edge of Lake Superior is shown in detail during this modern era. Researchers can trace the layout of early neighborhood cemeteries like Adas Israel Cem and landmark harbor structures including the Aerial Lift Bridge.
  70. 2019 Map of French River, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of French River, 2019 Print
    2019 French River
    2019 Print · USGS
    The North Shore northeast of Duluth comes into focus in this recent survey of the Minnesota coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Lester River and Talmadge River or locate the Normanna Cem and the settlement at Clifton.
  73. 2019 Map of Lakewood, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lakewood, 2019 Print
    2019 Lakewood
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Duluth shoreline and its ascent into the highlands are captured here in the late 2010s. Trace the lakefront infrastructure of Lakewood and follow the path of the Lester River as it descends past Moose Mtn.
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