1953 Map of Brookston

About this map

The St Louis River and the Cloquet River converge at the northern edge of this territory, where the settlement of Brookston serves as a junction for the Great Northern railroad. Much of the southern landscape is defined by the Fond Du Lac Reservation, which encompasses several interior water bodies including Twin Lakes and Simian Lake. This 1950s era survey illustrates a landscape of dense wetlands and forest, partitioned by township boundaries such as Brevator and Stoney Brook. Rural life is marked by the presence of the Brevator Cem and Birch Lake Cem, while industry is represented by scattered Gravel Pit locations and a dedicated Landing Field. The map records the precise boundary between St Louis Co and Carlton Co, reflecting the administrative and natural geography of northeastern Minnesota before significant modern development.