
Lake Superior dominates this nautical and coastal landscape where the borders of Minnesota and Wisconsin meet in the open water. The map traces the southern shoreline of the Great Lake, specifically focusing on the northern edge of Douglas and Bayfield Counties. On land, the terrain is defined by Brule Point, a prominent coastal feature situated near the wetland-rich mouth of the Brule River system. The interior transition is marked by rural infrastructure including Bracketts Corner Rd and Side Rd, which provide access to the marshy lowlands and the drainage of Reefer Cr. This survey captures the quiet, contemporary state of the shoreline before it gives way to the deep waters of the lake, illustrating the intersection of county boundaries and the natural hydrology of the Lake Superior basin.
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1943 · Port Wing
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Port Wing
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Brule
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1953 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Cloverland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Cloverland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500