1956 Map of Little Girls Point

About this map

The Montreal River defines the rugged border between Wisconsin and Michigan as it flows toward its dramatic terminus at Lake Superior. This 1956 field survey captures the coastal landscape of the Bad River Indian Reservation and the western edge of the Ottawa National Forest. Infrastructure of the era is anchored by a Powerhouse near the river's mouth, utilizing the natural drop of Saxon Falls and Superior Falls. Along the shoreline, the community centers of Saxon and the recreational grounds of Little Girls Point serve as focal points for local life. The map illustrates the region's transport network just as the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic and Chicago and North Western railroads facilitated the movement of timber and ore through the northern woods. Small landmarks like Peterson Chapel, Saxon Union Ch, and Lake Sch provide essential clues for genealogists tracing family roots in this borderland.