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1953 Map of Arnold

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Arnold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The community of Arnold anchors the southern edge of this Minnesota landscape as it appeared in the mid-20th century. This area of St. Louis County is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including Eagle Lake and Horseshoe Lake, and the drainage systems of the Lester River and Amity Creek. The map documents a rural social infrastructure through the placement of a Town Hall and educational hubs like the Gnesen Sch and Lakewood Sch.

Infrastructure development is evident in the transition from forest to settlement, with the prominent Pipeline cutting across the terrain and early arterial routes such as Howard Gnesen Road and Jean Duluth Road providing access to the interior. The presence of the Exeter Farms Ch and local resources like the Gravel Pit reflect a self-sufficient community life before the rapid expansion of neighboring urban centers.