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1951 Map of Buhl

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Buhl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Mining operations dominate the landscape of the Mesabi Iron Range, where the intensive extraction of ore has reshaped the earth around Buhl and Chisholm. Massive pits and expansive Mine Dumps surround the settlements, particularly evident at the Grant Mine and the Sherman Mine. This industrial footprint is contrasted by the proximity of established community life, including Buhl Park and the Lake View Cemetery. To the south, the terrain transitions into a more natural pattern of wetlands and lakes, such as Carey Lake and Sixmile Lake.

Transport networks are vital to this mineral-rich region, with the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and Burlington Northern railroads threading through the mine fields to move tonnage. The presence of the Chisholm Hibbing Airport and smaller hamlets like Fraser and Wilpen illustrate a territory defined by its workforce and the logistical requirements of the steel industry during the mid-century peak of the Minnesota iron ranges.