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1956 Map of Little Marais

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Little Marais
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the eastern half of this 1950s coastal study, where the North Shore's dramatic geology is documented through sharp relief and numerous descending waterways. The settlement of Little Marais serves as the primary coastal anchor, situated near the mouth of the Little Marais River. The map highlights a landscape in transition, with a major coastal road marked as Under Construction as it cuts through the Finland State Forest.

Several significant drainage systems define the interior, including the Manitou River, Little Manitou River, and Caribou River, which tumbles over Caribou Falls before reaching the lake. Distinctive shoreline features like Sugar Loaf Cove and Pork Bay are clearly delineated, alongside the inland Bensen Lake. The map also captures the political boundary between Lake Co and Cook Co, providing a precise look at the wilderness and early infrastructure along this stretch of the Minnesota shore.