1953 Map of Knife River

About this map

The rocky North Shore of Lake Superior dominates this mid-century survey, where the Knife River meets the lake at the eponymous settlement of Knife River. This coastal corridor is defined by its transportation history, showing the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad running parallel to Shore Drive. In the uplands, an Old Railroad Grade traces the path of earlier timber or industrial extraction through the township of Duluth, crossing the St. Louis and Lake County line. Local life is centered around landmarks like the Community Ch and the Town Hall, while genealogy interests are served by the Lake View Cem positioned near the shoreline. The map captures a transition as the area developed between the established villages of Palmers and Little and the natural features of Stony Point and Granite Point.