1953 Map of Grand Rapids

About this map

Grand Rapids serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the expansive Pokegama Lake. The town's industrial and civic infrastructure is clearly defined, featuring the Great Northern railroad corridor, the courthouse, and the Paper Mill Reservoir. The landscape is dominated by the intricate shoreline of the lake, with its numerous indentations like Sugar Bay and the elongated Wendigo Arm and Sherry Arm reaching to the south. Local landmarks including the Municipal Airport, Calvary Cem, and Murphy Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogical research and community history. Further exploration reveals evidence of the region's extractive economy at the Tioga Mine and various Gravel Pits, while islands such as Wilder Island and Drumbeater Island break the open water.