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1941 Map of Bayfield

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Bayfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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Red Cliff Indian Reservation encompasses much of the northern peninsula in this early 1940s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its relationship with Lake Superior. The settlement of Bayfield serves as a primary hub along the western shore, where the Chicago and Northwestern railroad terminates. Moving inland, the terrain is dotted with rural infrastructure such as the Sand Bay Sch, Carver Sch, and the Bayfield Fire Tower, which provided essential services to the growing timber and fishing communities of the era.

Along the coast, specialized sites like the Bayfield Fish Hatchery near Salmo and the Sanitarium at Pureair reveal the diverse uses of the shoreline beyond simple maritime transport. The archipelago is well-documented, featuring the Raspberry LH on Raspberry Island and the historic settlement of La Pointe on Madeline Island. These details provide a clear view of the Apostle Islands' early 20th-century development before modern tourism became the dominant industry.