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1915 Map of Superior

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

St Louis Bay and the industrial waterfront of Superior define this mid-1910s landscape, where a dense network of competing railroads converges on the Great Lakes. The map illustrates a period of significant industrial growth, with specialized company towns and neighborhoods like Morgan Park, Steelton, and Gary appearing alongside the St Louis River. The shoreline is heavily shaped by commerce, featuring the long reach of Minnesota Point and the protected waters of Allouez Bay.

Further inland, the transition to a more rural landscape is marked by community landmarks such as Saunders Cem and several local schools, including Golden School and Clara Barton School. The complex rail infrastructure is evident at junctions like Boylston Junc, where lines from the Northern Pacific and Great Northern systems meet. This survey provides a rare look at the Twin Ports area just as its modern harbor and rail footprint were reaching their peak.