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1951 Map of Casco

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Casco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The St Louis River winds with intense meanders through the central and southern portions of this landscape, reflecting the heavy wetlands and marshy terrain characteristic of the Iron Range region during the mid-20th century. At the southern edge, the small settlement of Casco sits along the Burlington Northern railroad line, serving as a focal point for the local community and industry. The presence of a Substation and several Gravel Pits suggests the area's ongoing industrial utility, while the Old Railroad Grade in the northeast hints at previous transportation routes that once served the timber or mining sectors.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the vicinity of Mc Davitt and Clinton townships, specifically noting the Zim Ch and Zim Cem. These landmarks, along with the Co-op Hall, provide a clear picture of the social and spiritual hubs that anchored these rural communities. The map effectively documents the intersection of natural watercourses like Elbow Creek with the human-built infrastructure of the early 1950s, updated with revisions from the late 1960s.