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1952 Map of Idington

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Idington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Idington sits at the nexus of the Rice River and the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific RR in this mid-century portrait of St. Louis County. The settlement patterns of Alango and Angora are clearly defined, showing a landscape transitioning from the rail-oriented commerce of Idington Station to a managed wilderness. Large portions of the terrain are dedicated to conservation, including the Arrowhead Lake State Game Refuge and the Great Scott State Game Refuge, which sit within the broader bounds of the Superior National Forest.

Lake-heavy topography dominates the southern half of the sheet, centered on the expansive Sand Lake and Lake Fourteen. Cultural landmarks like the Sand Lake Chapel, the Idington Cem, and a Town Hall provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The presence of the Black Knob Lookout Tower and a localized Gravel Pit indicate the era's focus on forest management and local infrastructure.