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1954 Map of Superior

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Superior is revealed here as a dense industrial and maritime hub at the western tip of Lake Superior. The map details a complex landscape of harbors and heavy industry, where the Nemadji River and Pokegama River meet the Superior Bay. Significant infrastructure for the regional economy is visible, including the massive Tank Farm, numerous Oil Tanks, and the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad lines servicing the waterfront Ore Docks.

Beyond the docks and rail yards, the city is organized into distinct neighborhoods like Billings Park, South Superior, and Allouez. The presence of social institutions such as the St Joseph Orphanage, St Marys Hosp, and several parish schools like St Adalbert Sch reflects the community's mid-century civic structure. This 1954 data, updated with 1983 revisions, captures the city during a transition from its peak industrial era, evidenced by the Richard Bong Airport and the specialized Sky Harbor Seaplane Base on Minnesota Point.