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1981 Map of Isabella

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Isabella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The settlement of Isabella serves as a primary anchor in this northern forested landscape, situated near the Isabella Memorial Union Chapel and its adjacent Isabella Memorial Cem. This 1981 survey of Lake County illustrates a region defined by its timber and mineral heritage, where an Old Railroad Grade and a dedicated Mining Railroad trace the movement of resources through the Superior National Forest and Finland State Forest. To the south, the small community of Murphy City marks a junction near the Baptism River.

Water dominates the topography, from the wide expanse of Dumbbell Lake and its associated Picnic Area, Boat Ramp, and Campground, to the intricate paths of the Stony River and Little Isabella River. The map preserves evidence of early industrial logistics, recording several Gravel Pits and the specific site of Baptism Crossing. For those tracing local history, these detailed woodland features and transit routes provide a clear record of the area's development before modern recreational expansion.