Old Maps of North Star Township, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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North Star Township, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Barrs Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Barrs Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Barrs Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County was a landscape of dense timber and glacial waters in the mid-fifties, just as rural patterns were changing. Genealogists and local historians can trace the upper Cloquet River and locate the site of School No 27 (Abandoned).
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Two Harbors, 1964 Print
    1954 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota North Shore and Superior National Forest are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the taconite industry was reshaping the coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range or locate remote outposts like Sawbill Landing and Section Thirty.
    2 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

  5. 1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Map of Two Harbors
    1957 Two Harbors
    1957 Print · USGS
    Minnesota's North Shore and the Arrowhead region are shown here in the mid-fifties as the taconite industry and cold war defense shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad, locate the Split Rock Light, and explore the iron-mining era at Taconite.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Map of Two Harbors
    1958 Two Harbors
    1958 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Arrowhead region of Minnesota are captured in the 1950s as iron ore shipping and wilderness preservation shaped the land. Researchers can trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR, find maritime landmarks like Split Rock Light, and locate remote settlements from Babbitt to Grand Marais.

  9. 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.

  10. 1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the mid-1950s, a time of significant industrial mining growth and emerging tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate landmarks like Split Rock Light and the U S Air Force Radar Station.

  11. 1976 Map of Two Harbors, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Two Harbors, 1994 Print
    1976 Two Harbors
    1994 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Minnesota timber and iron country. Trace the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range RR from Two Harbors past Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to the industrial port at Silver Bay.

  12. 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.

  13. 2010 Map of Barrs Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Barrs Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Barrs Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Alden Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Thompson Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thompson Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Thompson Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Gnesen Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Barrs Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Barrs Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Barrs Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Alden Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Thompson Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Thompson Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Thompson Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Gnesen Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Barrs Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Barrs Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Barrs Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Alden Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Thompson Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Thompson Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Thompson Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Gnesen Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Thompson Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Thompson Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Thompson Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Gnesen Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Barrs Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Barrs Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Barrs Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers North Star Township, including Normanna Township, Alden Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2022 Map of Barrs Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Barrs Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Barrs Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County's lake-rich backcountry is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of deep woods and interconnected wetlands. Researchers can trace rural access along Fox Farm Rd to remote waters like Esswhtar Lake and the headwaters of the French River.

  22. 2022 Map of Thompson Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Thompson Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Thompson Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County's lake-strewn landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intricate drainage of the Arrowhead Region. Researchers can trace the courses of the Cloquet River and Little Cloquet River alongside local landmarks like Thompson Lake and Alden Lake.

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