1982 Map of Cabin Lake

About this map

The Cramer Homestead sits near the southern edge of this North Shore landscape, where the Manitou River cuts through the heavy timber of the Superior National Forest and Finland State Forest. The map documents a territory defined by its complex hydrography, including Moose Lake, Balsam Lake, and the smaller Cabin Lake. This 1982 edition illustrates the footprint of early industrial and transportation routes through the wilderness, specifically noting the Old Railroad Grade and the General Grade Road which likely serviced the region's timber or mining interests. To the southeast, the George H Crosby Manitou State Park encompasses the lower reaches of the Manitou River, where the terrain becomes increasingly fractured by Rock Cut Creek and various rapids. Several Gravel Pit sites are scattered along the northwestern corridors, marking the points of material extraction for local infrastructure projects within Crystal Bay.