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1959 Map of Lutsen

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lutsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Lutsen shoreline along the vast expanse of Lake Superior anchors this 1959 field-checked survey of Cook County's North Shore. The settlement is concentrated near the mouth of the Poplar River, where Highway 61 follows the coast toward the Lutsen Cemetery. The interior reveals a dense hydrographic network within the Superior National Forest, characterized by numerous glacial basins including Caribou Lake, Christine Lake, and White Pine Lake.

Significant elevation changes define the landscape, rising sharply from the lake level toward prominent heights such as Eagle Mountain, Moose Mountain, and Rollins Mountain. The drainage pattern is complex, with the Tait River and Caribou Creek cutting through the terrain. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is present in the form of a Gravel Pit and established trails, providing a detailed look at the region's topography before more modern developments altered the wilderness character of the Minnesota Arrowhead.