1982 Map of Silver Bay

About this map

Lake Superior's north shore reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and conservation in the early 1980s. The taconite-focused economy is centered on Silver Bay, where a massive Industrial Plant and extensive Tailings Ponds dominate the shoreline, serviced by a Railroad and an aboveground pipeline. This industrial footprint contrasts sharply with the nearby Tettegouche State Park and Superior National Forest, which protect numerous inland lakes like Lax Lake and Tetagouche Lake. Along the coast, the older settlement of Beaver Bay and the smaller East Beaver Bay sit near the mouth of the Beaver River, which features landmarks like Glenn Avon Falls. The map also captures the local infrastructure for the growing community, including Kelly High Sch and MacDonald Middle Sch, alongside specialized recreational areas like the Silver Bay Country Club.