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1965 Map of Shagawa Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Shagawa Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Shagawa Lake and the expansive waters of Burntside Lake dominate this mid-1960s survey of the Iron Range region. The city of Ely sits at the eastern edge, serving as a gateway to the dense wilderness of the Superior National Forest and Burntside State Forest. The map details a complex aquatic landscape of interconnected bays and named islands, such as Honeymoon Island and Lost Girl Island, which reflect the area's long-standing draw for recreation and seasonal residency.

Industrial and infrastructure footprints are clearly marked, including the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad line and an Aqueduct near the southern shore of Shagawa Lake. Local resource extraction is evidenced by several Gravel Pits and a Quarry near Armstrong Creek. The presence of the YMCA Camp on North Arm and numerous points like Hoodoo Point highlights the mid-century development of this lake country before further modern expansion altered these shorelines.