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1954 Map of Sawyer

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sawyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Fond Du Lac Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century survey of Carlton County, characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Sawyer serves as the primary focal point along the east-west corridor of the Northern Pacific railroad. This transportation artery cuts through a landscape heavily influenced by the Fond Du Lac State Forest, where water bodies like Perch Lake and Rice Portage Lake are connected by waterways such as Annamahusung Creek.

Local landmarks provide glimpses into the community's cultural and industrial life during the 1950s, including the Mary and Joseph Ch and a nearby Gravel Pit. The map captures the intricate hydrology of the region, from the northern Dead Fish Lake to the southern reaches of Atkinson, including various family-named features like Jaskari Lake and Miller Lake that indicate early land use and settlement patterns.