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1961 Map of Brule

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Brule
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the State Fish Hatchery near Winneboujou and several denominational and community centers like the Finnish Ch and Oulu Ch. The map also preserves the locations of several small burial grounds, such as Ever Rest Cem and Hillcrest Cem, alongside smaller water bodies like Hoodoo Lake and Minnow Lake that define the glaciated terrain south of the Sugar Camp Hill upland.