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1953 Map of Independence

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Independence sits at the junction of waterways and emerging transportation corridors in the heart of the Cloquet Valley State Forest. This mid-century landscape is defined by the winding course of the Cloquet River and a significant Railroad Under Construction that cuts diagonally across the terrain toward the Industrial Grade Railroad in the south. The area's social fabric is anchored by sites like St Johns Ch and its associated St Johns Cem, alongside Twig Chapel and the Independence Cem. The map captures a transition toward managed natural resources and recreation, evidenced by numerous gravel pits and the presence of Harnell Park on the northern shore of Grand Lake. From the Lookout Tower to the marshy edges of Mud Lake and Sunset Lake, the topography illustrates the complex drainage patterns of St. Louis County before modern development altered these woodlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain