1957 Map of Quetico

About this map

Quetico Provincial Park and the Superior National Forest dominate this borderland landscape, illustrating the interconnected lake systems of the Ontario-Minnesota boundary. The map highlights a rugged transition between the wild Hunter Island interior and the industrial rail corridors to the north. Atikokan serves as a primary hub, situated near the iron-rich basin of Steep Rock Lake. Transport infrastructure is clearly defined, with the Canadian National Railways threading through small settlements like Sapawe, Kawene, and Kashabowie, while the Canadian Pacific Railway serves the northeastern corner through Savanne. Large water bodies including Lac des Mille Lacs, Saganaga Lake, and Basswood Lake reflect the complex geography that shaped early exploration and the modern conservation areas of the mid-20th century.