Old Maps of Virginia, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Virginia. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Virginia.
Virginia, MN maps
(31)- 1950 Map of Mc Kinley, 1960 Print1950 Mc Kinley1960 Print · USGSIron 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
- 1951 Map of Mc Kinley1951 Mc Kinley1951 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1951 Map of Gilbert, 1952 Print1951 Gilbert1952 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1951 Map of Eveleth, 1952 Print1951 Eveleth1952 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1951 Map of Virginia, 1952 Print1951 Virginia1952 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1954 Map of Hibbing, 1966 Print1954 Hibbing1966 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1957 Map of Hibbing1957 Hibbing1957 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 1958 Map of Hibbing1958 Hibbing1958 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1964 Map of Hibbing1964 Hibbing1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 1977 Map of Hibbing, 1994 Print1977 Hibbing1994 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1994 Map of Vermillion Lake1994 Vermillion Lake1994 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 2010 Map of Eveleth, 2010 Print2010 Eveleth2010 Print · USGSIron Range mining and lakeside living meet in this survey of the Mesabi region during the early 2000s. Researchers can trace industrial heritage at the Leonidas Mine and Spruce Mine or locate early settlements like Ramshaw and Iron Junction.
- 2010 Map of Gilbert, 2010 Print2010 Gilbert2010 Print · USGSIron Range mining and lakeside living converge near Gilbert at the dawn of the 2010s. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial footprints at the Gilbert Mine, locate the Gilbert Cemetery, and explore recreational landmarks like the Sky Harbor Seaplane Base.
- 2011 Map of McKinley, 2011 Print2011 McKinley2011 Print · USGSIn the heart of Minnesota's mining country during the early 21st century, this area shows the persistent footprint of Iron Range communities. Researchers can trace the town layouts of McKinley and Elcor, or locate water features such as Lola Lake.
- 2011 Map of Virginia, 2011 Print2011 Virginia2011 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Iron Range comes into sharp focus during the early 2000s, showcasing the massive scale of the region's mining industry. You can trace the proximity of towns like Mountain Iron and Hopper to historic excavations at the Pilot Mine and Rouchleau Mine.
- 2013 Map of Gilbert, 2013 Print2013 Gilbert2013 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Range landscape near the Laurentian Divide is shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Gilbert and Sparta, or locate family sites near Esquagama Lake and the Gilbert Cem.
- 2013 Map of Virginia, 2013 Print2013 Virginia2013 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Range iron country of Northern Minnesota is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of Virginia alongside vast industrial basins. Local historians can trace the streets of Parkville, locate Greenwood Cemetery, and explore the geographic heights of the Laurentian Divide.
- 2013 Map of Eveleth, 2013 Print2013 Eveleth2013 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Range iron-mining region is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Virginia and Eveleth. Researchers can trace the layout of local mining settlements like Leonidas and Genoa or find family landmarks such as the Eveleth Cemetery.
- 2013 Map of McKinley, 2013 Print2013 McKinley2013 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Iron Range landscape is recorded here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness. Genealogists and researchers can trace the sites of Elcor, McKinley, and Biwabik alongside the Inland Steel Tailings Basin and Florenton Cem.
- 2016 Map of Virginia, 2016 Print2016 Virginia2016 Print · USGSThe Iron Range communities of Virginia and Mountain Iron are shown here during a period of modern industrial activity and residential growth. Genealogists and historians can locate specific streets and sites like Greenwood Cemetery and the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College.
- 2016 Map of McKinley, 2016 Print2016 McKinley2016 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Range mining landscape comes into focus during the mid-2010s, showing the massive industrial infrastructure around McKinley and Elcor. Researchers can trace the legacy of iron extraction through the Inland Steel Tailings Basin and find local landmarks like Florenton Cem.
- 2016 Map of Eveleth, 2016 Print2016 Eveleth2016 Print · USGSSaint Louis County's iron country is documented here in the 2010s, showing the enduring footprint of Mesabi Range mining towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the layouts of Leonidas, Genoa, and Iron Junction, or locate family sites near Eveleth Cem.
- 2016 Map of Gilbert, 2016 Print2016 Gilbert2016 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Iron Range and its surrounding wetlands are surveyed in this 2016 record of the Laurentian Divide. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Gilbert and Sparta, locate the Gilbert Cem, and follow the banks of Ely Lake and the Saint Louis River.
- 2019 Map of Virginia, 2019 Print2019 Virginia2019 Print · USGSThe Mesabi Range industrial and residential landscape is captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Virginia and Mountain Iron, locating sites like Greenwood Cem and the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College.
- 2019 Map of Gilbert, 2019 Print2019 Gilbert2019 Print · USGSNortheastern Minnesota's Iron Range is mapped here during a period of modern transition, showing the intersection of industrial towns and significant waterways. Researchers can trace the Laurentian Divide near Gilbert, locate family plots at Gilbert Cem, or follow the banks of the Saint Louis River.
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