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1954 Map of Mc Carthy Creek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mc Carthy Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Cloquet Valley State Forest dominates the northern half of this mid-century landscape on the border of St. Louis and Lake Counties. The map reveals a transition from the dense woodlands of the state forest to the emerging clearings and rural infrastructure of Alden and Duluth townships in the south. Evidence of the region's logging and development history is visible in the network of watercourses, including McCarthy Creek and the West Branch Knife River.

Social and industrial landmarks serve as focal points for local history, such as the Town Hall and the Clover Valley Sch near the southern boundary. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and the Molde Lookout Tower reflects the period's reliance on rail transport and forest management. Scattered resources like the Gravel Pit near the Knife River further illustrate the early infrastructure development in this corner of northern Minnesota.