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1951 Map of Central Lakes

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Central Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Central Lakes serves as the focal point of this 1951 survey, situated along the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad line. The settlement features a Community Hall and several scattered structures, marking a small human footprint within a landscape dominated by timber and water. This portion of the Mesabi Range hinterland is defined by its complex hydrology, where the St Louis River flows across the northern edge while a dense network of smaller bodies like Elliott Lake, Anchor Lake, and Crystal Lake dot the central basin.

Conservation and resource management are evident through the Cloquet Valley State Forest and the Fayal Township State Game Refuge. The drainage patterns of Mud Hen Creek and Water Hen Creek underscore the area's marshy character. For the historian, the map preserves the mid-century layout of small-scale mining and logging infrastructure, including a Gravel Pit near the eastern margin, reflecting the industrial roots of St. Louis County.