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1959 Map of Grand Portage

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Grand Portage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Grand Portage Bay serves as the focal point for this survey along the far northeastern tip of Minnesota, where the northern wilderness meets Lake Superior. The settlement of Grand Portage is depicted between the harbor and the steep rises of Mt Rose, while the Grand Portage National Monument Boundary cuts across the landscape, preserving the historic portage trail. Near the village, the Pagan Cem and a Lookout Tower atop Mt Josephine provide specific landmarks for genealogical and historical research.

Along the international border, the Pigeon River flows through a series of rapids and distinctive geographic features like The Tunnel and Horn Rapids. The terrain is characterized by numerous small bodies of water such as Dutchman Lake and Cuffs Lake, set against the backdrop of the Grand Portage Indian Reservation Boundary. This 1970s photorevision captures the area as a preserved cultural and natural intersection of the International Highway and traditional northern trade routes.