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1963 Map of Gowan

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gowan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The St Louis River winds through the northern portion of this map, defining the landscape near the small settlements of Gowan (Mirbat Sta) and Paupores. This area of northern Minnesota is characterized by extensive wetlands and dense forests, much of which is preserved within the Fond Du Lac State Forest and the Arrowhead State Forest Boundary. The Great Northern railroad parallels the river, providing a critical transport link through the marshy terrain of the Fine Lakes region.

Industrial activity is noted by several Gravel Pit locations near the railroad, while the interior is dotted with numerous small bodies of water like Headquarters Lake, Heikkila Lake, and Thirtysix Lake. The topography is largely level, though the prominence of Sugarloaf stands out against the surrounding bog lands. The map also captures the administrative transition at the St Louis Co Carlton Co boundary in the southern section.