1954 Map of Superior

About this map

The industrial and maritime core of Superior and its surrounding communities are documented in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its position at the western tip of Lake Superior. The intricate shoreline of Superior Bay and Allouez Bay is lined with heavy infrastructure, including an extensive Tank Farm, an Oil Refinery, and specialized transport hubs like the Sky Harbor Seaplane Base on Minnesota Point. The map demonstrates how the regional economy was tied to both water and rail, with numerous lines such as the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern converging on the docks.