1957 Map of International Falls

About this map

Fort Frances and International Falls anchor this mid-century cross-border survey, illustrating the industrial and transport hub where the Rainy River flows from Rainy Lake. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of waterways and islands, including Mackenzie Island and Dryweed Island, set against the backdrop of extensive timber and wilderness lands. The mapping reveals a geography defined by political and cultural boundaries, featuring several indigenous lands such as the Nett Lake Indian Reservation and various Rainy Lake Indian Reserves. Transportation corridors are clearly delineated, with the Canadian National and Northern Pacific RR linking border towns to the interior. This era shows the region before the modernization of its remote corridors, highlighting small logging and rail settlements like Big Falls and Margie along the southern edge of the Koochiching County line.