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1950 Map of Biwabik NW

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Biwabik NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Big Rice Lake and the dense forests of the Superior National Forest define this landscape in the northern Iron Range region during the mid-century. The map captures a transition between the wild waters of the Sturgeon River State Forest and the emerging rural community at Florenton PO. Local life is anchored by family and faith, with Sandy Ch and Sandy Cem serving the western reaches, while Pike Ch and West Pike Cem are situated near the winding Pike River to the east.

Water dominates the topography, from the wide expanse of Vermilion Lake in the northeast to the Sand River in the south. The layout of School No 14 and various forest boundaries indicates the organized development of St. Louis County as timber and local post offices like Florenton PO supported the area's residents. The map's detailed bathymetry and soundings for lakes such as Pfeiffer Lake reflect the importance of these water bodies for both conservation and local industry.