1964 Map of Haley

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Kabetogama State Forest dominates this Northwoods landscape, characterized by an intricate network of glacial lakes and creek systems. The western reaches of Vermilion Lake emerge here, defined by complex shorelines including Head of the Lakes Bay and numerous named islands such as Piccard Island and Schmidts Island. In the mid-1960s, this area functioned as a transition between the wilder forest and local transport hubs, with the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad cutting a path through the townships of Leiding, Beatty, and Field. Evidence of local cultural and communal life is visible through the presence of the Indian Cem near Wakemup Bay and a Bible Camp on the eastern shore. The settlement of Haley serves as a primary marker along the rail line, while numerous gravel pits indicate the local infrastructure and maintenance needs of this period.