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1954 Map of Iverson

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Iverson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Fond Du Lac Indian Reservation covers the northern half of this mid-century landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the wetland-heavy terrain of Carlton County. The settlement of Iverson sits directly on this rail line, serving as a focal point between the marshy basins of Wild Rice Lake and the branching waters of Little Otter Creek. This area illustrates a mid-century balance of conservation, aviation, and industry, featuring the Cloquet Forest Experiment Station and the Cloquet Municipal Airport near the eastern border.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Big Lake Chapel near the shores of Big Lake, while the presence of a Lookout Tower and scattered Gravel Pit operations reflect the era's focus on forestry management and local resource extraction. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Moose River as it traverses the township of Atkinson, surrounded by numerous smaller water bodies like Bob Lake and Cedar Lake.