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1964 Map of Gheen

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Gheen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line through the wooded landscape of northern St. Louis County, anchoring the small settlements of Gheen and Gheen Corner. This mid-century survey captures the region during a period when the timber industry and localized mining, evidenced by several Gravel Pits, shaped the local economy. The terrain is defined by the Kabetogama State Forest, where the Elbow River flows through the northeast, punctuated by Elbow Rapids and the waters of Rice Lake.

Evidence of earlier transportation networks appears in the Old Railroad Grade that winds through the western sections. Cultural landmarks for genealogists include the Willow Valley Cem located in the Willow Valley area. The intersection of the Willow River and Beaver Creek further characterizes this drainage basin, while prominent Radio Towers near the township boundaries mark the height of the mid-1960s infrastructure.