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1953 Map of Grand Rapids

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Grand Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the heart of Grand Rapids, where the industrial and civic center of Itasca County is on display. Industrial activity is centered around the Paper Mill Reservoir, while the Burlington Northern railroad corridor facilitates regional transport. The town’s social infrastructure is well-established, featuring the Courthouse, High Sch, and the County Home near Crystal Lake.

South of the city, the landscape is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Pokegama Lake, including the Sherry Arm and Harris Arm. Local history details include the Tioga Mine and Calvary Cem, alongside recreational points like the Golf Course and several municipal parks. Revisions from 1969 reveal the expansion of the urban area and developments at the Grand Rapids Municipal Airport, marking the transition of this northern Minnesota hub in the mid-20th century.