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1954 Map of Borea

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Borea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Pattison State Park dominates the southeastern quadrant of this mid-century survey, featuring the striking Little Manitou Falls and numerous gravel pits that hint at the region's geological utility. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Nemadji River and its tributaries, including Balsam Creek and Rock Creek, which cut deep through the township boundaries of Superior and Summit.

Rail transport is the lifeblood of the small communities here, with three major lines intersecting the territory. The Great Northern and the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie converge near Borea and Boylston, while the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific serves northern settlements like Anton. Local landmarks such as St Aloysius Ch near the town of Dedham and a small Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties in Douglas County.