1954 Map of Greenwood Lake

About this map

The Erie Mining Company Railroad cuts across the southern portion of this landscape, marking the industrial activity of the mid-1950s within the Superior National Forest. This region of northeastern Minnesota is defined by an intricate network of waterways including the Stony River and Kelly Creek, which connect dozens of named lakes such as Slate Lake, Dunnigan Lake, and the remote Dragon Lake. Topographic landmarks like Jack Pine Mountain and the elongated height of Ridgepole rise above the basin, while numerous Gravel Pits indicate the infrastructure development occurring during this period. The survey captures a moment when industrial transport and forestry intersected, evidenced by the railroad's path near Homestead Cr and its progression through the dense lake country.