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1951 Map of Palo

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Palo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The St Louis River carves a winding path through the heart of the Iron Range during the mid-century, reflecting a landscape defined by both recreation and industry. The settlement of Palo and the nearby St Louis River Hall serve as focal points for this rural community. Along the shores of Esquagama Lake and Cedar Island Lake, several gathering places like the Esquagama Club, 4H Camp, and Camp Sigel indicate the region's importance as a seasonal retreat.

Evidence of the area's resource-based economy is seen in the numerous Gravel Pits and a Sand Pit scattered across the township of White. In the southern portion of the map, the Rauha Cem stands near Frying Pan Lake, offering a point of interest for genealogists. The intricate hydrography, featuring water bodies like Tikander Lake and Loon Lake, illustrates the complex glacial drainage patterns characteristic of St. Louis County.