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1949 Map of Embarrass

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Embarrass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Embarrass River meanders through the heart of this landscape, reflecting a region defined by its complex hydrology and industrial ties in the late 1940s. The settlement of Embarrass serves as a focal point, situated near the tracks of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad. This rail line was vital for the movement of materials through northern St. Louis County, connecting local operations to the broader iron range economy.

Evidence of local infrastructure is found at School No 70 and a Gaging Sta along the river, while the presence of a Tailings Pond at the southern edge suggests the proximity of mining activity. The terrain is dotted with numerous water bodies, including Heikkilla Lake, Moose Lake, and the Lempia Lakes, much of which falls within the Superior National Forest. This survey, updated with 1980s photographic revisions, documents the enduring rural character of the Mesabi region before modern developments.