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1951 Map of Palo

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Palo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The St Louis River meanders through this landscape in St. Louis County, reflecting a mid-century era defined by its glacial lakes and nascent recreational development. Near the northern reach, Cedar Island Lake and Esquagama Lake serve as focal points for local social life, evidenced by the Esquagama Club, a Trailer Park, and Camp Sigel. The presence of the Esquagama Club and a nearby Golf Course suggests the area was already maturing into a destination for summer residents and outdoor enthusiasts.

Genealogical and local history details are preserved in the marking of the Rauha Cem and the Loon Lake Sch, alongside the small community at Palo. Industrial activity is localized but present, with several Gravel Pits and a Pipeline cutting across the northern sections. This survey, grounded in 1950 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the transition from timber and extractive land toward more permanent lakeside settlements.