Loading map...

1962 Map of Allen

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Industrial expansion into the Superior National Forest defines this region during the mid-20th century, where the massive Erie Mine No 2 Pit and its associated Tailings Pond dominate the northern landscape. This era marks a period of intensive resource extraction, supported by a specialized transportation network including the Erie Mining Company Railroad and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range. These rails converge near Allen (Allen Junc Sta), a vital junction for the iron ore industry.

Contrasting with these industrial scars is the surrounding wilderness, characterized by the sprawling One Hundred Mile Swamp and the winding Partridge River. Small, remote outposts like Niemi Camp and MacDonald Camp are scattered through the woods, while the southern terrain is marked by Moose Mountain and numerous water bodies like Cranberry Lake and Colby Lake. The map illustrates the push and pull between the protected forest and the growing corporate boundaries of nearby communities.