1963 Map of Astrid Lake

About this map

The Jeanette State Forest and Superior National Forest converge in this northern Minnesota wilderness, where a complex network of glacial lakes and creeks defines the landscape of St. Louis County. In the early 1960s, the terrain remained largely wild, dominated by large bodies of water such as Oriniack Lake and Trout Lake. The map reveals evidence of resource management and early outdoor recreation, including scattered Gravel Pits and a designated Campsite along Maude Lake. A prominent human landmark is the Norway Lookout Tower, positioned to monitor the dense timberlands. The hydrological pattern is particularly intricate, with named waterways like Gustafson Creek and Norway Creek connecting smaller basins like Foldsgold Lake and Gustafson Lake across the forest floor.