1956 Map of Finland

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the eastern half of this mid-century survey, its coastline marked by dramatic landforms such as Palisade Head and Shovel Point. The interior is defined by the heavy timber of the Finland State Forest and Crystal Bay State Forest, where the topography is dissected by the Baptism River and its various branches. At the time of this mapping, the region was a mix of conservation land, nascent tourism, and Cold War defense, evidenced by the presence of the Finland Air Force Station near Finland. Along the lake shore, small outposts like Illgen City, Little Marais, and Kennedy Landing provide evidence of early coastal settlement. Local landmarks such as the Community Hall and Finland Cem offer specific points of interest for those researching the community's mid-twentieth-century development.