Old Maps of Mountain Iron, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mountain Iron with 42 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 Mountain Iron has changed over the decades.


Mountain Iron, MN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Eveleth, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Eveleth, 1952 Print
    1951 Eveleth
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range hums with industrial activity in the early fifties, showing the massive pits and rail lines that drove the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes near Leonidas, trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range tracks, or find old landmarks like Fayal Sch and the Virginia Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Virginia, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Virginia, 1952 Print
    1951 Virginia
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range's industrial peak is on full display in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive iron mines and railroad junctions. Genealogists and researchers can trace the neighborhoods of Mountain Iron and Parkville or locate specific sites like Greenwood Cemetery and Rainy Junction.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Kinney, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Kinney, 1952 Print
    1951 Kinney
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range is captured mid-century during a period of high-output industrial mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early iron operations including the Atkins Mine, Whiteside Mine, and the village of Kinney along the Great Northern rail lines.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Kirk, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Kirk, 1952 Print
    1951 Kirk
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range of northern Minnesota was a hub of heavy rail and rural community life in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like School No 964, Bethel Cem, and the tracks of the Great Northern railroad.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Britt, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Britt, 1953 Print
    1951 Britt
    1953 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of forest conservation and rail transit. Researchers can locate the Britt P O, trace the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific Railroad through Forsman, or find family names near the Sandy Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Idington, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Idington, 1954 Print
    1952 Idington
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range region of northern Minnesota appears here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by conservation and timber. Genealogists and local historians can locate Idington Cem, Sand Lake Chapel, and the now-quiet Idington Station.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 1994 Map of Vermillion Lake
    1994 Map of Vermillion Lake
    1994 Vermillion Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Iron Range meets the North Woods in the 1990s, showcasing the heavy industrial footprint of the Duluth Missabe & Iron Range RR. Trace the sprawling works of the Mines near Virginia or the intricate island shorelines of Vermilion Lake.

  13. 2010 Map of Eveleth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eveleth, 2010 Print
    2010 Eveleth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Virginia, Eveleth, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Kirk, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kirk, 2010 Print
    2010 Kirk
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Buhl, Cherry, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Kinney, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kinney, 2011 Print
    2011 Kinney
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Buhl, Kinney, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Virginia, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Virginia, 2011 Print
    2011 Virginia
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Virginia, Brittmount, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Britt, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Britt, 2011 Print
    2011 Britt
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Forsman, Britt, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Idington, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Idington, 2011 Print
    2011 Idington
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Idington, Saint Louis County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Kirk, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kirk, 2013 Print
    2013 Kirk
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Buhl, Cherry, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Virginia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Virginia, 2013 Print
    2013 Virginia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Virginia, Brittmount, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Kinney, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kinney, 2013 Print
    2013 Kinney
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Buhl, Kinney, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Eveleth, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eveleth, 2013 Print
    2013 Eveleth
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Virginia, Eveleth, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Idington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Idington, 2013 Print
    2013 Idington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Idington, Saint Louis County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Britt, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Britt, 2013 Print
    2013 Britt
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Forsman, Britt, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Virginia, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Virginia, 2016 Print
    2016 Virginia
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Mountain Iron, including Virginia, Brittmount, and other nearby areas

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