2013 Map of Tofte

About this map

Tofte occupies a narrow strip of land between the high ridges of the North Shore and the expanse of Lake Superior. This 2013 survey illustrates how topography dictates settlement in this corner of the Superior National Forest, where development is concentrated along State Hwy 61. Prominent landmarks like Carlton Peak and Leveaux Mountain rise sharply from the coastline, cut by a series of south-flowing drainages including the Temperance River, Leveaux Creek, and the Onion River. Local history is anchored by the Tofte Cemetery and the local Post Office, while the interior landscape is defined by a network of timber and recreational routes such as Sawmill Trail, Wildwood, and Acres Trail. The map documents the persistent relationship between the rocky upland terrain and the vital transport corridor of the Lake Superior shore.