1956 Map of Split Rock Point

About this map

Split Rock Lighthouse stands as a prominent sentinel over the North Shore of Lake Superior, marking a rugged stretch of coast defined by dramatic rocky points and river mouths. This mid-century landscape in Beaver Bay and Silver Creek reveals a transition from industrial activity to conservation. Evidence of the region’s timber and rail history is visible in the Old RR Grade winding through the woods, while the establishment of Gooseberry Falls State Park highlights the area's emerging role as a public destination. The drainage of the West Split Rock River and East Split Rock River creates a complex network of ravines and ridges leading down to the water. Small settlements like Castle Danger and geological features such as Corundum Point and Gull Rock define the shoreline between sheltered inlets like Pine Bay and Little Two Harbors.