Old Maps of Markham, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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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4. 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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7. 1957 Map of Markham, 1958 Print

   

   1957 Markham

   1958 Print · USGS

   St. Louis County in the late fifties was a landscape of dense state forests and critical waterways supporting the regional Iron Range. Researchers can locate the settlement of Markham and trace the paths of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad and the sprawling Whiteface Reservoir.

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10. 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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13. 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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16. 1976 Map of Markham SW, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Markham SW

    1979 Print · USGS

    The northern Minnesota woods and the complex shoreline of the Whiteface Reservoir are captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Markham and the winding course of the Whiteface River through the timberland.

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19. 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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22. 1981 Map of Whiteface Reservoir, 1982 Print

    

    1981 Whiteface Reservoir

    1982 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County is shown in the early eighties as a hub for northern forestry and recreation. Researchers can trace land use patterns across the Superior National Forest and locate specific sites like the Markham Cem or the Cloquet Valley Lookout Tower.

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25. 2022 Map of Whiteface Reservoir, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Whiteface Reservoir

    2022 Print · USGS

    St. Louis County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the Whiteface Reservoir and the Superior National Forest. Local researchers can trace family-named routes and lakeside settlements near Markham, Markham Lake, and Wiggle Lake.

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