1900s (20th Century) Maps of Virginia, Minnesota

1. 1950 Map of Mc Kinley, 1960 Print

   

   1950 Mc Kinley

   1960 Print · USGS

   Iron mining communities and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad define this mid-century survey of the Mesabi Range. Local historians can trace the industrial footprint of the Corsica Mine and the early layouts of McKinley and Elcor.

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4. 1951 Map of Mc Kinley

   

   1951 Mc Kinley

   1951 Print · USGS

   The Mesabi Range’s industrial landscape comes into focus during the early fifties, showing a network of iron mines and company towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of McKinley, Elcor, and the Corsica Mine alongside the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.

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7. 1951 Map of Gilbert, 1952 Print

   

   1951 Gilbert

   1952 Print · USGS

   The Mesabi Range iron industry is in full production during the early fifties, centering on the rail hubs and open pits of Gilbert and Sparta. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of the Gilbert Mine, Gilbert Cem, and the D M & I R railroad.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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.

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