1955 Map of Cramer

About this map

The Erie Mining Company Railroad cuts across the southern portion of this mid-1950s terrain, its route marked as under construction near the settlement of Cramer. This industrial expansion is set against the dense lake country of the Finland State Forest and the Superior National Forest. Notable for its high density of named water bodies, the area includes large expanses like Silver Island Lake and Wilson Lake, as well as the Dumbbell River. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Cramer Homestead and the high vantage point of the Wanless Lookout Tower. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the region, where the Lake and Cook County boundary traverses a landscape defined by names like Wigwam Lake and Cross River.