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1962 Map of Allen

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Erie Mine No 2 Pit and its associated industrial infrastructure dominate the northern landscape of this St. Louis County region, illustrating the intense taconite mining operations that shaped the Mesabi Range in the mid-20th century. The intricate network of the Erie Mining Company Railroad and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range connect the extraction sites to the broader iron economy, weaving through the dense woodlands of the Superior National Forest.

South of the massive tailings and mine dumps, the settlement of Allen (Allen Junc Sta) serves as a historic rail junction near the winding Partridge River. The terrain is defined by the contrast between industrial scale and natural hydrology, from the low-lying One Hundred Mile Swamp to the prominence of Moose Mountain. Smaller outposts like MacDonald Camp and Mine Camp further reflect the region's history as a hub for forestry and mining labor.