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1959 Map of Mineral Center

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mineral Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Lake Superior shorelines and the international boundary along the Pigeon River define this 1959 survey of the Arrowhead region. The settlement of Mineral Center occupies a central position inland from Red Rock and Deronda Bay, showing a landscape transitions from the coastal waters to the high elevations of Mt Sophie and Mt Maud, both of which are equipped with a Lookout Tower. The topography is heavily defined by the Grand Portage State Forest and the Grand Portage National Monument, reflecting the area's deep history as a vital fur trade corridor.

Water features dominate the interior, including Speckled Trout Lake, Swamp Lake, and Taylor Lake, while the Pigeon River marks the northern limit against Ontario. A network of Jeep Trails provides access through the timbered terrain, connecting the shoreline to landmarks like Partridge Falls. This survey documents the boundary between the Grand Portage Indian Reservation and state forest lands just as modern resource management and preservation efforts were being formalized.