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1951 Map of Biwabik NE
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1951 Map of Biwabik NE

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Pike River and Embarrass River dominate this Iron Range landscape, carving through the township of Kugler toward the southern reaches of Vermilion Lake. The 1951 geography reveals a rural network of social and family centers, including the Pike River Ch, School No 40, and several community burial grounds such as the Embarrass Cem and Old Vermilion Lake Cem. Industry and transport are represented by the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad and a local Gravel Pit. The map captures a moment before modern consolidation, where small crossroads like Salo Corner and the rail stop at Wahlsten served local homesteaders. To the south, the Forest Boundary marks the transition into the Superior National Forest, highlighting the area's mixed heritage of logging, mining, and frontier agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain