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1953 Map of Cohasset West

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cohasset West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Leech Lake Indian Reservation encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, reflecting a geography where cultural boundaries and natural waterways are deeply intertwined. In the early 1950s, the Great Northern railroad line served as a vital industrial artery, cutting diagonally through the terrain toward the settlement of Cohasset. This rail corridor, complemented by a parallel Pipe Line, underscores the region's importance as a transit hub for northern Minnesota resources.

Water dominates the northern and southern reaches of the map, from the expansive Deer Lake with its numerous landmarks like Crawford Island and Echo Bay, to the winding Mississippi River in the south. The complex hydrology includes The Narrows Lake and Blackwater Lake, which define the low-lying areas near the river. Topographical details also reveal the local extractive industry, evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the village, while scattered points like Elm Point and Sunset Point mark the quiet shorelines of these glacial lakes.