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1961 Map of Cromwell

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cromwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Cromwell and the surrounding Carlton County townships are defined by a network of lakes and drainage systems established decades before this 1961 field check. The Northern Pacific railroad runs through the center of the region, connecting the settlements of Wright and Cromwell across a landscape of glacial water bodies like Island Lake and Eagle Lake. To the south, the Soo Line passes through the township of Automba, illustrating the era's reliance on rail transport for moving timber and agricultural goods.

Rural life in the early 1960s is evidenced by numerous community landmarks, including the Finnish Ch and Immaculate Conception Ch. Educational hubs such as Kalevala Sch and Eagle Lake Sch served the surrounding farmsteads. The presence of multiple gravel pits and cemeteries like Violet Cem and West Branch Cem provides a detailed look at the localized infrastructure and genealogy of this north-central Minnesota area.