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1953 Map of Shaw

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Shaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Cloquet Valley State Forest dominates this northern landscape, where the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad cuts a north-south path through dense woodlands and wetlands. The central drainage is defined by the winding Us-Kab-Wan-Ka River, which flows through the heart of the forest toward the southeast. Near the northern boundary, the small settlement of Shaw sits at the junction of the railroad and Shaw Creek, marked by a local Cem that provides a focal point for genealogical interest in this sparsely populated area.

In the southeast, the terrain transitions toward the Island Lake Reservoir, reflecting the water management systems of the mid-20th century. Scattered across the glacial topography are several distinct water bodies, including Nevens Lake, Morgan Lake, and Cooks Lake. The map illustrates the early 1950s infrastructure within the townships of Grand Lake and Fredenberg, capturing the remote character of St. Louis County before modern expansion.