1915 Map of Cuyuna

About this map

The Mississippi River and Little Pine River wind through a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands in this early twentieth-century survey of the Cuyuna Iron Range region. The landscape is dotted with rural education centers such as School No 53, the Mud Brook School, and the Keeler School, illustrating the dispersed nature of settlement during this era. The southern portion of the map reveals the industrial heart of the area, featuring the settlement of Cuyuna and the Iron Hub landmark. Transport for the region's burgeoning resource economy is provided by the Minneapolis St Paul Sault Ste Marie and Northern Pacific railroad, which skirts the shores of Rabbit Lake. To the north, the village of Emily sits nestled between Lake Emily and Ruth Lake, serving as a focal point for the surrounding townships of Fairfield, Little Pine, and Ross Lake.