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1981 Map of Kane Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Finland State Forest and the Superior National Forest dominate this northwoods terrain, where a complex network of waterways defines the landscape. The Cloquet River and its tributaries, including Sullivan Creek and Trappers Creek, wind through dense timberland and marshy lowlands. Industrial activity in this era is centered around the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad, which passes through the railway outpost at Norshor Junction.

Remote settlements like McNair are situated along the rail lines, serving as focal points for local transport. Significant water bodies such as Sullivan Lake, Kane Lake, and Marble Lake are prominent features, accompanied by smaller lakes like Clark Lake and Christianson Lake. A small Landing Strip and several Gravel Pits illustrate the utility of the land for forestry and logistics during the early 1980s.