1954 Map of Esko
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
The St Louis River carves a dramatic path through this 1954 survey, defining the rugged transition between the Thomson and Midway townships. This industrial and recreational landscape is anchored by Jay Cooke State Park, where the river's descent creates the reservoir for Forbay Lake. The map reveals a dense network of early 20th-century transportation, including the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific and the Northern Pacific railroads that converge near the historic settlement of Fond du Lac. Local community life is centered on the township clusters at Esko and Eldes Corner, supported by institutions like the Finnish Ch, Augustana Ch, and Washington Sch. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Gravel Pits and the Quarry near Elys Peak, while the northern reaches show the steady growth of rural Duluth and the specialized facilities of the Sanitorium.
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Editions of this 1954 Esko Map
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Historical Maps of Duluth Through Time
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