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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

Lake Superior dominates the eastern half of this mid-1950s study, where the North Shore's dramatic rise begins at the water's edge. The settlement of Tofte sits along the shoreline, serving as a gateway to the elevations of the Superior National Forest. Landward, the topography is defined by prominent basaltic features like Carlton Peak and Leveaux Mountain, which stand as landmarks for navigators and hikers alike.

Transport and utility infrastructure is concentrated along the coast and just inland, including Sawbill Road and the Gervais Landing Field. A lookout tower and a Ranger Station indicate the active management of the forest during this era. Industrial activity is represented by a quarry near the peak and scattered gravel pits, while water features like Hidden Falls on the Temperance River and the Onion River underscore the region's complex drainage network as it descends toward the lake.