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1955 Map of Cramer

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The dense forests and glacial waters of Lake and Cook counties define this mid-1950s landscape, where industry and conservation meet. This area, dominated by the Superior National Forest and the Finland State Forest, is traced by the Minnesota and Northern Railroad as it cuts toward the small settlement at Cramer. The mapping captures a transition in North Shore backcountry access, centered on drainage systems like the Dumbbell River and Manitou River. Numerous family and descriptively named lakes, including Silver Island Lake, Bluebill Lake, and Shoepack Lake, highlight the region's importance for timber and recreation. Strategic high points are marked by fire detection infrastructure, specifically the Wanless Lookout Tower and another unnamed Lookout Tower, which served as critical eyes over the vast timberlands before modern aerial surveillance became standard.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain