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1954 Map of Iverson

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Iverson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Fond Du Lac Indian Reservation covers the northern portion of this landscape, where the terrain is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and water bodies such as Cedar Lake and Big Lake. In the mid-20th century, the Burlington Northern railroad served as the primary east-west corridor, passing directly through the settlement of Iverson. This period reflects a transition in land use, featuring both the academic forestry research at the Cloquet Forest Experiment Station and the industrial infrastructure of a prominent pipe line and several gravel pits.

The landscape south of the reservation is drained by the Moose River and Otter Creek, winding through the townships of Knife Falls and Atkinson. Local landmarks like the Big Lake Chapel and the Lookout Tower provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Carlton County. The map also captures the early footprint of the Cloquet-Carlton County Airport, showing the intersection of rail, road, and air transport during this era.