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2019 Map of Aurora

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Aurora and Hoyt Lakes anchor this survey of the Mesabi Range, revealing a landscape defined by its industrial heritage and transition into the Superior National Forest. The map documents the extensive footprint of the iron industry, most notably the Erie Mine Number One Pit and associated water management features like Erie Basin One and Erie Basin Two. These excavations sit adjacent to the Embarrass Mountains, contrasting the natural topography with large-scale human intervention.

Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of the Czechoslovakian National Cem and Forest Hill Cem, reflecting the ethnic heritage of the northern Minnesota mining workforce. Smaller settlements such as Colby, Hinsdale, and Old Mesaba are recorded alongside the winding course of the Partridge River, providing a clear view of the area's development before further contemporary changes. The road network, including the Pequaywan trail system, connects these disparate mining and residential hubs across the forested terrain.