1900s (20th Century) Maps of Grand Lake Township, Minnesota

1. 1953 Map of Twig, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Twig

   1954 Print · USGS

   St. Louis County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the expansive Fish Lake Reservoir and state forest lands. Researchers can trace local history through the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific rail line and sites like the Grand Lake Cem and Caribou Lake Sch.

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4. 1953 Map of Canyon, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Canyon

   1954 Print · USGS

   The rural woodlands of St. Louis County are captured here in the early 1950s, showing the settlement of Canyon amidst the Cloquet Valley State Forest. Local researchers can locate the Town Hall, trace the course of Hellwig Creek, and identify family plots at the Cem.

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7. 1953 Map of Shaw, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Shaw

   1954 Print · USGS

   St. Louis County timberlands and rail corridors are documented here in the early fifties as the region supported local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific tracks past Shaw or locate family sites near Cooks Lake and Morgan Lake.

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10. 1953 Map of Saginaw, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Saginaw

    1955 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County is defined by its industrial rail corridors and the winding St. Louis River during the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Fond Du Lac Indian Reservation boundary and find local landmarks like Holy Family Cem and Saginaw.

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13. 1953 Map of Adolph, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Adolph

    1955 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and lakefront settlements. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range line through Adolph and Munger, or locate Canosia Cem and the Pike Lake Sch.

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16. 1953 Map of Independence, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Independence

    1955 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County timberland and small settlements are captured here in the early fifties during a period of rural stability. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Independence, St Johns Cem, and the old Railroad Grade.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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