1951 Map of Buhl

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Industrial activity on the Mesabi Range dominates this mid-century portrait of St. Louis County, where the iron mining economy has fundamentally reshaped the terrain. In the northern reaches, the towns of Chisholm, Buhl, and Fraser are surrounded by an intensive network of open pits and infrastructure, including the Sherman Mine, Hartley Burt Mine, and Monroe Tener Mine. The landscape is characterized by massive Mine Dump features and Tailings Ponds that dwarf the original topography. Transport is facilitated by the Great Northern and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroads, which weave through junctions like Dunwoody Junction and St Clair Junction to move ore. South of the mining belt, the character shifts toward a mix of timber and wetlands, featuring the Hibbing Municipal Airport and rural landmarks such as the Swandale School and the Spudville Clubhouse. Local recreation and cemeteries, including Buhl Park and Lake View Cemetery, provide community anchors amidst the sprawling industrial works.