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1914 Map of Deerwood

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Deerwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Crosby and Ironton anchor the northwestern corner of this landscape, emerging as industrial hubs defined by their proximity to the iron ranges. The map reveals a transition from these busy rail-connected settlements to a dense network of water bodies and rural townships. The Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads cross the territory, facilitating the movement of resources and people between the iron mines and larger markets.

Beyond the tracks, a complex system of schools, including Katrine School and Esdon School, suggests a distributed population of homesteaders and workers scattered among the numerous lakes like Serpent Lake and Farm Island Lake. Small, localized settlements such as Oreland and Klondyke hint at the era's mining and development activities. The southeastern portion is dominated by the northern shoreline of Mille Lacs Lake, while the boundary between Crow Wing and Aitkin counties divides the eastern woods.