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1953 Map of Fredenberg

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fredenberg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Island Lake Reservoir and the surrounding Northwoods dominate this St. Louis County landscape during the mid-20th century. The settlement of Fredenberg serves as a small hub amidst a complex network of glacial lakes and reservoirs, including Fish Lake Reservoir and Wild Rice Lake Reservoir. These water bodies, managed for conservation and power, define the local geography alongside natural features like Rice Lake and the winding Beaver River.

Transport and community life are marked by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade cutting through the forest, suggesting the area's timber or mining history. Local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and a Gravel Pit appear alongside numerous named lakes like Schultz Lake and Mirror Lake. The map illustrates a transitional period when traditional land uses, such as small-scale mining and timber transport, coexisted with the growing role of the reservoir system in Northern Minnesota.