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1951 Map of Biwabik NW
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1951 Map of Biwabik NW

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Superior National Forest dominates this northern St. Louis County landscape, where the transition between dense woods and open water is defined by the expansive Big Rice Lake and the smaller Little Rice Lake. In the early 1950s, the rural community structure was still clearly visible through the presence of institutions like School No 14 and the Florenton P O. The area's social geography is anchored by religious and memorial sites such as Sandy Ch and Pike Ch, alongside the Sandy Cem and West Pike Cem. Hydrologically, the land is carved by the winding Sandy River and the Pike River, which flows into the southern reaches of Vermilion Lake. These waterways and forest boundaries illustrate a period before significant modern development, capturing the essential character of Minnesota's Iron Range hinterlands.

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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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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain