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Old Maps of Sparta, Gilbert for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sparta with 7 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 Sparta has changed over the decades.

Sparta, Gilbert maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Gilbert, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Gilbert, 1952 Print
    1951 Gilbert
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range iron industry is in full production during the early fifties, centering on the rail hubs and open pits of Gilbert and Sparta. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of the Gilbert Mine, Gilbert Cem, and the D M & I R railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 2022 Map of Gilbert, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gilbert, 2022 Print
    2022 Gilbert
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range industrial landscape is on full display here in the early 2020s, centered on the Gilbert and Sparta areas. Researchers can trace the Laurentian Divide and explore the sprawling Iron Range OHV Recreation Area or locate the Gilbert Cem.
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