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1954 Map of Poplar NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern horizon of this Douglas County shoreline, where numerous waterways including the Middle River, Amnicon River, and Poplar River carve deep, winding valleys through the coastal plain toward the lake. The mid-1950s landscape of Lakeside is primarily rural, characterized by a mix of forested patches and open fields. A notable industrial presence is marked by a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary, while a significant Pipe Line traverses the terrain from east to west.

Local civic life is recorded through features like the Lakeside Sch and the Lakeside Cem. The presence of the North Middle River Sch (Abandoned) suggests shifts in the local population and the consolidation of rural school districts during the post-war era. This 1954 survey provides a clear view of the complex drainage system of the Lake Superior basin, including smaller tributaries like Hanson Creek and Bardon Creek.