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1960 Map of Hovland

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hovland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The settlement of Hovland anchors this North Shore survey, positioned where the Flute Reed River meets the cold expanse of Lake Superior. The map details a landscape defined by its transition from the deep woods of the Grand Portage State Forest to the rocky shoreline. Along the coast, three distinct indentations—Chicago Bay, Horseshoe Bay, and Big Bay—provide natural landmarks for sailors and local residents alike.

Genealogical and local history details include a small Cem (cemetery) located near the heart of the community and a highway Rest Area that marks the early days of modern tourism along the shore. Industrial activity is represented by several Gravel Pits, while conservation efforts are visible in the Horseshoe Bay State Wildlife Management Area, showing the region's balance between resource extraction and environmental preservation in the mid-20th century.