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1951 Map of Buhl

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Buhl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mining operations dominate the Mesabi Range landscape, as seen in this mid-century survey where the cities of Chisholm and Buhl are surrounded by massive pits and tailings. The sheer scale of extraction is evident at the Sherman Mine and Hartley-Burt Mine, where the complex network of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad moves ore through the corridor. This industrial footprint contrasts sharply with the southern portion of the map, which transitions into a dense landscape of glacial lakes and wetlands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate community landmarks such as the Swandale Sch and Lake View Cemetery, alongside recreational spots like the Spudville Clubhouse. The map also captures the developing infrastructure of the era, including the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport and several prominent water bodies like McQuade Lake and Sixmile Lake. The proximity of the Hibbing corporate boundary to these mines illustrates the tight integration between residential settlements and the iron industry.