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1956 Map of Soudan

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Soudan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Soudan Mine and the community of Soudan dominate the landscape of the Vermilion Iron Range during this mid-century period. Located within the Tower Soudan State Park, the underground mine sits near the prominent Jasper Peak, which features a Lookout Tower and a Roadside Park for visitors. The industrial footprint of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad underscores the region's importance as a source of high-grade iron ore.

To the north, the intricate shoreline of Lake Vermilion is defined by numerous landforms including Ely Island, Hendrickson Island, and the Seven Sisters Islands. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Minnesota State Forest, a vast wetland and forest mosaic drained by the West River and East River. This survey captures the intersection of heavy extraction industry and the burgeoning recreational value of the northern woods and lakes.