1960 Map of Lake Polly

About this map

Kawishiwi River and the Louse River wind through a dense wilderness of interconnected waterways and glacial terrain at the dawn of the 1960s. This survey, conducted with cooperation from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, documents the remote northern interior of the Superior National Forest and the Minnesota State Forest. The map captures a landscape defined by water and isolation, where named features such as Adams Lake, Malberg Lake, and John Ek Lake indicate the intricate drainage patterns of the region. A notable administrative boundary, the Lake Co Cook Co line, bisects the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The inclusion of areas marked as (Restricted) near the southern reaches suggests specific land use or conservation designations during this era of forest management.