1953 Map of Duluth

About this map

Duluth International Airport anchors the central landscape of this survey, surrounded by the expanding suburban fringes of Hermantown and Duluth Heights. The map reveals a transition from the industrial and rail hubs of Proctor and Missabe Junction to the more rural townships of Canosia and Herman. Significant local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Radio Range Towers reflect the mid-century infrastructure, while numerous cemeteries including Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Jewish Cem, and Bethany Cem provide deep genealogical value for the region. Water features such as Wild Rice Lake Reservoir and the Midway River highlight the drainage patterns toward Lake Superior. This 1953 edition includes purple overprinting from the early 1970s, which specifically identifies the rapid expansion of urban residential areas and shopping districts along the Miller Trunk Road corridor.