1961 Map of Brule

About this map

The Brule River State Forest dominates this landscape, protecting the corridor of the Bois Brule River as it flows north toward Brule Point on the shore of Lake Superior. The mapping reveals a distinct settlement pattern where the Northern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary east-west axis for towns like Blueberry, Maple, Poplar, and the village of Lake Nebagamon. These communities are surrounded by numerous gravel pits, indicating the importance of local extraction for regional infrastructure during the mid-20th century.