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1954 Map of Parkland

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Parkland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Wisconsin Point stretches across the shoreline of Lake Superior in this mid-1950s survey of Douglas County, shielding the waters of Allouez Bay from the open lake. The landscape is defined by the logistical transition from the industrial port of Superior to the rural townships of Parkland and Amnicon. Rail infrastructure is prominent, featuring the routes of the Northern Pacific and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads as they converge near the settlement of Parkland.

The interior terrain is carved by numerous waterways, including Bear Creek, Morrison Creek, and Dutchman Creek, which flow toward the lake. Local social life is anchored at the Millview Community Club, while industrial activity is noted at a local Gravel Pit. The map also traces the Pipe Line corridor and the Superior City Boundary, providing a clear look at the mid-century limits of urban development against the Douglas County woods.