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1961 Map of Brule

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Brule
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Bois Brule State Forest dominates this northern landscape, with the famous Brule River winding its way north toward the shoreline of Lake Superior. In the early 1960s, the region was defined by a mix of forestry, transport, and small-town infrastructure. The Northern Pacific Railroad cuts east-to-west through the center of the sheet, connecting settlements like Brule, Blueberry, and Poplar. This rail corridor is dotted with local landmarks, including the Blueberry Cem and several Gravel Pits that supported local industry.

Further south, the landscape shifts toward recreation and community life around Lake Nebagamon. Nearby, the Winneboujou area and the State Fish Hatchery highlight the importance of the river system. Local heritage is preserved in the numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Finnish Ch, Maple Ch Cem, and Rest Haven Cem, offering specific points of interest for genealogists tracing families in these rural Douglas County townships.