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1953 Map of Payne

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad forms the central spine of this landscape, driving the development of small railside communities like Payne and Birch. This mid-century survey reveals a region defined by extensive lowlands and peat bogs, characteristic of St. Louis County, where human settlement is closely tied to the high ground along the iron ore transport corridors. At Alborn and Baden, the transition from forested wetlands to small clearings marks the intersection of local logging or agricultural efforts with the industrial reach of the railway.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.2 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain