1939 Map of Ely

About this map

Pioneer Mines and the Zenith and Sibley Mine anchor the iron-rich landscape of this Iron Range community during the late 1930s. The city of Ely serves as the central hub, supported by the industrial reach of the Duluth Missabe and Northern railroad and several specialized facilities like the local Landing Field. The map illustrates a transitional period where heavy extraction meets a burgeoning recreational economy, as seen in the numerous lakeside retreats such as Burnside Lodge, Camp Van Vac, and several institutional sites like the YMCA Camp and Halfway CCC Camp.