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1959 Map of Lutsen

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lutsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Lutsen sits on the North Shore of Lake Superior in this late-1950s survey, representing a critical era when the region's economy was shifting toward recreation within the Superior National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic rise of the Sawtooth Mountains, including Eagle Mountain, Moose Mountain, and Rollins Mountain. These heights overlook a dense network of inland waters such as Caribou Lake, Lake Agnes, and Christine Lake.

Evidence of early tourism and community life is visible at the Skiing Sta and the Lutsen Cem, while the Poplar River winds through the terrain, punctuated by several Rapids. The map captures the interface between the vast lake and the rugged interior forest, documenting the layout of roads and trails before extensive modern development. Small-scale industry is noted at a Gravel Pit near the Caribou Creek, serving as a record of the local infrastructure during this period.