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1955 Map of Dewey Lake SE

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dewey Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Industrial activity along the Mesabi Range dominates the southern portion of this landscape, where the settlements of Buhl and Kinney sit amidst a complex network of excavations and infrastructure. The map documents significant iron mining operations, including the Wabigon Mine, Shiras Mine, and Margaret Mine, surrounded by extensive Mine Dumps and a large Tailings Pond. These industrial features contrast sharply with the northern terrain, which is largely occupied by the Superior National Forest and characterized by glacial lakes and wetlands.

The geological significance of the region is highlighted by the Laurentian Divide, which snakes through the center of the sheet, separating the drainage systems of the area. To the north, the East Branch Sturgeon River and smaller bodies like Moska Lake and Deepwater Lake define a wilder, less developed landscape. In the townships of Balkan and Great Scott, the transition from wilderness to heavy industry is marked by isolated landmarks like the Community Hall.