1963 Map of Meadowlands NW

About this map

The St Louis River and Whiteface River dominate this early 1960s landscape in St. Louis County, where the water-rich terrain of northern Minnesota is meticulously documented. The geography is defined by extensive wetlands and meandering waterways, including Stony Creek and Joki Creek, which flow through the townships of Lavell, Toivola, and Kelsey. The map highlights a largely rural and industrial interface, evidenced by localized Gravel Pits and the presence of the Great Northern waterway. Small navigational landmarks like the Rapids on the Whiteface River provide specific points of interest for those studying the natural drainage and historic land use of the region before modern development altered the drainage patterns of these northern woods.