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1951 Map of Palo

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Palo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Palo serves as the central community in this detailed survey of the Iron Range region, where the St Louis River meanders through a dense landscape of lakes and wetlands. The social character of the area is defined by recreational and civic landmarks, including the Esquagama Club on the shores of Esquagama Lake and the St Louis River Hall to the southwest. Further north, Camp Sigel and a 4H Camp suggest a mid-century landscape dedicated to youth and community gatherings.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of Rauha Cem near Frying Pan Lake, as well as the numerous family-named water bodies like Tikander Lake and Kahtava Lake. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the region through scattered Gravel Pit operations, while the transition between the townships of Biwabik and White reflects the administrative organization of St. Louis County during this period.