1981 Map of Cramer

About this map

The Sawtooth Mountains rise above the Lake County interior in this early 1980s survey, dominated by the dense timber of the Superior National Forest and Finland State Forest. The small settlement of Cramer serves as a central point in a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring dozens of named water bodies like Ninemile Lake, Bonanza Lake, and Thunderbird Lake. Historical industrial activity is etched into the terrain via an Old Railroad Grade and several extractive sites, including a Quarry and various Gravel Pit locations. High-relief topography is further protected within the George H Crosby Manitou State Park, where the Manitou River cuts through the forest. The map captures a moment of transition where the old logging rail infrastructure remained visible alongside emerging recreational developments like the Campground and Boat Ramp at Ninemile Lake.