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1919 Map of Lutsen

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Lutsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Lutsen and Lockport anchor the rocky shoreline of Cook County in this 1919 compilation, which captures the North Shore before modern highway developments. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent of several waterways toward Lake Superior, including the Poplar River, Spruce River, and Cascade River. Inland, the terrain transition is marked by a prominent Correction Line and several large water bodies such as Sucker Lake.

Compiled from early sources like the Chamberlain-Taylor Co. sectional maps and the 1915 State Atlas, this record shows the primitive coastal settlement pattern typical of the early 20th century. Notable landmarks include the projection of Black Point and the precise hydrographic soundings offshore, reflecting the importance of maritime navigation to these isolated lakeside communities during the era.