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1952 Map of Calumet

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Calumet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mining operations dominated the landscape of the Iron Range during the mid-20th century, as shown by the extensive network of open pits and waste piles. Major industrial sites like the Arcturus Mine, Gross Marble Mine, and Hill Trumbull Mine carve deep into the terrain, surrounded by a complex system of Tailings Ponds and mine dumps. This activity centers around the residential hubs of Calumet, Marble, Taconite, and Holman, which provided housing for the workforce of the Mesabi Range.

Transportation corridors of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and Burlington Northern railroads weave between the excavations, connecting these ore-rich sites to broader markets. In contrast to the heavy industry, the southern portion of the quadrangle retains its natural character where the Swan River meanders toward Trout Lake, surrounded by smaller bodies of water such as Loon Lake and Foot Lake.