1958 Map of Good Harbor Bay

About this map

Grand Marais and its surrounding North Shore landscape are documented here as they transitioned through the mid-20th century. The map shows the coastal settlement's dual orientation toward Lake Superior and the timber-rich interior of the Superior National Forest. While the harbor serves as a primary nautical focal point, the inland areas reveal essential community markers like the Town Hall and Poplar Grove Cem. Significant recreational and conservation efforts are evident in the designation of Cascade River State Park, protecting the shoreline near Terrace Point and the mouth of Cut Face Creek. This period captures the region's reliance on both maritime activity in Grand Marais Harbor and the developing infrastructure along Highway 61, which links these remote northern outposts.