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2013 Map of Mineral Center

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mineral Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Pigeon River forms a natural international border between the United States and Canada at the northern edge of this Cook County survey. The landscape is defined by its transition from the high elevations of Mount Sophie and Mount Maud down to the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior. Interior access is provided by a network of historic paths and forest roads, including the Grand Portage Trl and Mt Maude Trl, which navigate the dense timber of the Superior National Forest.

Genealogical interest centers on the Mineral Center Cem, a quiet landmark located near the junction of Co Hwy-17 and Speckled Trout Rd. The rugged hydrography of the region is evident in the numerous water features such as Partridge Falls and the secluded Center Lake. Significant coastal markers like Red Rock, Pancake Island, and Blueberry Island trace the irregular Lake Superior coast, illustrating the primitive and largely undeveloped nature of this borderland territory.