Old Maps of Gnesen Township, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Gnesen Township, 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

  2. 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

  3. 1953 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Boulder Lake Reservoir
    1955 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County water levels and forest boundaries are frozen in time during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography of Gnesen and Fredenberg or explore the vast reaches of the Cloquet Valley State Forest.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Fredenberg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fredenberg, 1955 Print
    1953 Fredenberg
    1955 Print · USGS
    The reservoirs of St. Louis County are captured here in the early fifties, showing a transition from timber and rail to a landscape of managed water. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade, the remote Mirror Lake Lookout Tower, and the lakeside community around Fredenberg.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  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. 1954 Map of Thompson Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Thompson Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Thompson Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is defined by its deep woods and expansive river systems in the mid-1950s. Trace the winding course of the Cloquet River or locate family-named landmarks like Thompson Lake and the vast Island Lake Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 2010 Map of Fredenberg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fredenberg, 2010 Print
    2010 Fredenberg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Fredenberg and the surrounding lake country appear in high detail at the start of the twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local water management systems and aviation history through features like Island Lake Dam and the Wild Rice Lake Seaplane Base.

  16. 2010 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2010 Print
    2010 Boulder Lake Reservoir
    2010 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's reservoir systems are detailed in this 2010 study of the Fredenberg Township area. Trace the shoreline developments and local landmarks like the Boulder Lake Dam, North Country Seaplane Base, and the banks of the Cloquet River.

  17. 2010 Map of Arnold, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arnold, 2010 Print
    2010 Arnold
    2010 Print · USGS
    North of Duluth during the early 2000s, this area shows the transition from suburban outskirts to the lake-studded woods of Saint Louis County. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Lester River and locate local landmarks like Eagle Lake, Schultz Lake, and the settlement of Arnold.

  18. 2010 Map of Thompson Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thompson Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Thompson Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County at the start of the millennium is defined by its winding waterways and the established paths of the Vermilion Trl. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern property access along the Cloquet River and around Thompson Lake and Alden Lake.

  19. 2013 Map of Thompson Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Thompson Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Thompson Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by the winding Cloquet River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Vermilion Trl and Old Vermilion Trl as they navigate past Thompson Lake and Alden Lake.

  20. 2013 Map of Fredenberg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fredenberg, 2013 Print
    2013 Fredenberg
    2013 Print · USGS
    North of Duluth in the early 2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by expansive water storage and quiet settlements. Local historians can trace the shoreline of Island Lake Reservoir and find landmarks like Mirror Lake Lookout Tower and Fredenberg.

  21. 2013 Map of Arnold, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arnold, 2013 Print
    2013 Arnold
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County just north of Duluth comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the forested headwaters of the Lester River. You can trace historical routes like the Old Vermilion Trl and locate family land via namesake roads like Rehbein Rd and Schamann Rd.

  22. 2013 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2013 Print
    2013 Boulder Lake Reservoir
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's reservoir landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the complex shorelines and backwaters of the north woods. Map collectors and researchers can trace the routes of Boulder Dam Rd and Rice Lake Rd past Bear Island and Apple Lake.

  23. 2016 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Boulder Lake Reservoir, 2016 Print
    2016 Boulder Lake Reservoir
    2016 Print · USGS
    Fredenberg Township and the surrounding lake country are shown here in the mid-2010s, defined by the vast reaches of Boulder Lake Reservoir and Island Lake Reservoir. Researchers can trace local access routes and waterfront developments along BREEZY POINT RD, CAREY RD, and BOULDER DAM RD.

  24. 2016 Map of Thompson Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Thompson Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Thompson Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Cloquet River country of Saint Louis County is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of interconnected wetlands and timber access. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties and camps near Thompson Lake, Alden Lake, and the historic Vermilion Trl.

  25. 2016 Map of Fredenberg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fredenberg, 2016 Print
    2016 Fredenberg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Saint Louis County's lake country is caught in detail during the mid-2010s, showcasing the massive reservoirs and river systems north of Duluth. Genealogists and locals can trace family lands along Rice Lake Rd or near Fredenberg Lake and Island Lake Reservoir.

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