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1953 Map of French River

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The rocky North Shore of Lake Superior dominates the lower quadrant of this 1953 survey, where the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad hugs the coast near Clifton. Inland, the landscape is defined by the steep-cut valleys of the French River, Sucker River, and Talmadge River as they descend toward the lake. This edition captures the rural settlement pattern of eastern Duluth and Normanna before modern suburbanization, centered around local institutions like Bloomingdale Sch, Immanuel Ch, and the Normanna Cem. Roadways such as Pioneer Road and Lismore Road provide access to the high ground above the lake, where a scattered network of small farms and clearings is visible. The presence of a Gravel Pit near Schmidt Creek and several Town Hall locations suggests a community focused on local timber and stone resources during the mid-twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain