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1950 Map of Devils Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Devils Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Devils Lake serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its expansive water bodies and the early infrastructure of Ramsey County. The city center is a hub of transportation and social services, featuring the State Sch for Deaf, Lincoln Sch, and Municipal Airport, while the Radio Station (KDLR) and Bell Airport stand on the outskirts. To the south, the State Military Reservation and Camp Grafton occupy Rock Island, positioned near the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve.

The map details a transition in the rural environment, noting several older educational sites such as School No 2 and School No 1. Shoreline features like Lakewood Park and Sixmile Bay contrast with the northern chain of lakes including Freshwater Lake and Sweetwater Lake. Two major rail lines, the Great Northern and the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie, intersect the region, connecting the small siding at Keith and the community of Grand Harbor.