Old Maps of Virginia, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Virginia with 15 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 Virginia has changed over the decades.


Virginia, MN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mc Kinley, 1960 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Mc Kinley
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Gilbert, 1952 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2022 Map of Gilbert, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gilbert, 2022 Print
    2022 Gilbert
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range industrial landscape is on full display here in the early 2020s, centered on the Gilbert and Sparta areas. Researchers can trace the Laurentian Divide and explore the sprawling Iron Range OHV Recreation Area or locate the Gilbert Cem.

  13. 2022 Map of Virginia, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Virginia, 2022 Print
    2022 Virginia
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Mesabi Range iron-mining heartland is shown in detail during the early 2020s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and northern forest. Researchers can trace the civic layout of Virginia near the Saint Louis County Courthouse or locate smaller locales like Parkville and Rainy Junction.

  14. 2022 Map of McKinley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McKinley, 2022 Print
    2022 McKinley
    2022 Print · USGS
    Modern-day St. Louis County reveals its deep mining heritage across the Mesabi Range in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the footprints of industrial activity and local settlements like Elcor, McKinley, and the Inland Steel Tailings Basin.

  15. 2022 Map of Eveleth, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Eveleth, 2022 Print
    2022 Eveleth
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Iron Range of St. Louis County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring mining and transport legacy of the Mesabi Range. Researchers can trace the development of settlements like Leonidas, Rainy Junction, and Iron Junction alongside the Laurentian Divide.

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