1917 Map of Superior

About this map

Industrial expansion and rail logistics define this early twentieth-century landscape where the St Louis River meets Lake Superior. The twin ports of Superior and West Duluth are shown at a peak of maritime and rail activity, linked by a complex web of lines including the Great Northern Ry and the Northern Pacific Ry. The southern half of the sheet transitions into a more rural character, marked by a series of country schools such as Selden School and Periggo School, and the dramatic cascades at Manitou Falls and Upper Falls. This survey provides a look at planned industrial communities like Morgan Park and Steelton, contrasting with the natural features of Minnesota Point and Wisconsin Point that protect the harbor. Researchers can trace the early development of outlying settlements like Boylston and Saunders before the expansion of modern infrastructure altered the landscape.