1953 Map of Duluth

About this map

Duluth commands the western tip of Lake Superior, displaying a dense urban landscape shaped by its steep lakefront topography. This mid-century survey illustrates the city’s complex institutional network, featuring landmarks such as St Scholastica College, St James Orphanage, and the University of Minnesota Duluth Branch. The industrial and maritime character of the waterfront is evident in the Duluth Harbor Basin and the narrow projection of Minnesota Point, which is bisected by the Ship Canal and its associated Coast Guard Sta. Residential expansion is visible in neighborhoods like Woodland, Hunters Park, and Lester Park, while numerous cemeteries, including Calvary Cemetery and the combined Adas Israel Cem Tifereth Israel Cem, reflect the community’s early foundations. The transit network is anchored by Skyline Parkway and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad, serving the region's shipping and iron ore economy.