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1958 Map of International Falls

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of International Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

International Falls serves as the focal point of this 1950s borderland survey, situated where the Rainy River meets the expansive waters of Rainy Lake. Across the international boundary, the settlement of Fort Frances anchors the Canadian side, illustrating the shared economic and geographic life of the region. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, islands, and several designated lands, including the Manitou Rapids Indian Reserve No 11 and the western edge of Quetico Provincial Park.

Rail transport is central to the area's mid-century identity, with the Canadian National and Northern Pacific lines providing essential links for the timber and paper industries. Inland, the terrain transitions into the dense woods of the Superior National Forest, where isolated landmarks like the Bois Fort Ranger Station and various lookout towers reveal the infrastructure of forest management and fire prevention in this lake-dominated wilderness.