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1973 Map of Riverton

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Riverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Industrial activity and wetland conservation define this landscape along the Mississippi River. The village of Riverton serves as the focal point for a region heavily marked by the Cuyuna Iron Range's influence, with extensive operations visible at the Sagamore Mine, Virginia Mine, and Alstead Mine. These mining sites, often accompanied by a Tailings Pond, sit in close proximity to the numerous glacial lakes that characterize the area, including Little Menomin Lake and Blackhoof Lake.

Transport networks are anchored by the Northern Burlington railroad, which skirts the Loerch State Wildlife Management Area. Small settlements like Loerch and Woodrow appear as rail stops or crossroads, while the Huntington Mine Line indicates the specialized infrastructure required for ore transport. The map captures a moment of coexistence between heavy extractive industry and protected natural spaces like Roadside Park.