Leonidas Mine and Virginia Mine define the industrial landscape of the Mesabi Range in this detailed view. The city of Eveleth serves as the hub of activity, surrounded by an extensive network of iron extraction sites including the Hull-Nelson Mine, Adams Pit, and Fayal Pit. This period of the early 21st century shows the established footprint of the iron industry alongside recreational and civic landmarks. Further south, the landscape shifts toward a high density of water bodies like Saint Marys Lake and Long Lake, where Kalleva Island sits. Smaller settlements and rail junctions such as Leonidas, Ramshaw, and Iron Junction highlight the historical importance of the transportation network that moved ore from the pits to the ports. Genealogists can locate specific civic structures like the Eveleth Post Office and Iron Post Office, while outdoor history is preserved at Camp Warren and Camp Olcott.
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1950 · Mc Kinley
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1951 · Mc Kinley
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1951 · Gilbert
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1951 · Eveleth
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1951 · Virginia
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1951 · Kinney
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1951 · Kirk
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1951 · Central Lakes
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1951 · Zim
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1951 · Casco
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