1960 Map of Grand Marais

About this map

Grand Marais and the North Shore of Lake Superior are depicted here in the early 1960s, showing a transition from the lakeside settlements to the dense interior of the Superior National Forest. The local infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Grand Marais-Devil Track Airport and the iconic Gunflint Trail heading north into the wilderness. Along the shore, smaller communities like Chippewa City and Croftville are visible, while the upland area around Maple Hill features the Maple Hill Sch and a local Cemetery. The landscape is defined by the dramatic Sawteeth Bluff and a complex network of waterways, including the Devil Track River, Binagami Lake, and Elbow Lake. A TV Relay Tower and Radio Tower indicate the era's expanding communications, while scattered Gravel Pits point to the ongoing development and maintenance of this timber and harbor region.