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1955 Map of Tofte

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tofte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The North Shore of Lake Superior dominates this mid-1950s survey, illustrating the industrial and natural landscapes of Cook County. The coastal settlements of Tofte and Schroeder are prominent, serving as gateways to the interior wilderness. A major industrial development is noted along the shoreline where the Erie Mining Company Railroad is marked as under construction, indicating the expansion of taconite processing and transport at Taconite Harbor. This infrastructure, including a Powerplant and nearby Quarry, contrasts with the vast protected lands of the Superior National Forest and Finland State Forest.

High points like Carlton Peak and Leveaux Mountain overlook the drainage of the Temperance River and Cross River, while the interior is dotted with numerous small lakes such as Fourmile Lake and Pancore Lake. The presence of the Honeymoon Lookout Tower and a Ranger Station underscores the era's focus on forest management and fire prevention in these dense woodlands. From the Sawbill Road to the numerous remote gravel pits, the map reveals a region defined by its transition from lake-based transport to heavy iron ore rail development.