1954 Map of Cloquet

About this map

The St Louis River carves a dominant path through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the industrial and civic life of Cloquet and its neighbors. The map reveals a high concentration of institutional infrastructure, from the High Sch and Jefferson Sch to medical facilities like Eppard Hospital. Just west of the river, the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation encompasses several landmarks, including Holy Family Ch and the Fond du Lac Hospital, illustrating the specific jurisdictional and community boundaries of the era. To the south, the industrial character shifts toward energy and transport, evidenced by the Thomson Reservoir, a Gaging Station, and an Oil Refinery near Wrenshall. The intricate network of the Northern Pacific railroad and local roads like Midway Road link the settlements of Scanlon, Carlton, and Thomson into a tight-knit corridor of northern Minnesota commerce.