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1954 Map of Pelkie

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pelkie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Pelkie and the surrounding Copper Country forest lands are documented here in the mid-1950s, highlighting a landscape defined by Finnish settlement patterns and timber resources. The survey captures small agricultural and residential clusters like Elo and Tapiola, alongside essential community markers such as the Elo Ch and the Kyto Ch. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of several burying grounds, including the Elo Cem, Karp Cem, and Askel Cem, which reflect the area's pioneer heritage.

The topography is dominated by the winding path of the Sturgeon River and the prominent height of Limestone Mountain to the west. Transportation infrastructure is represented by a surviving Railroad line and the Baraga Landing Field, while the Otter Lake Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the vast Baraga State Forest. From the shoreline of Otter Lake to the scattered farms in Laird, the map provides a clear record of the rural economy and land use before later 20th-century developments.