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1955 Map of Tofte

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tofte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the southeastern boundary of this mid-century survey, where the settlements of Tofte and Schroeder are established along the rocky shoreline. The landscape is defined by the heavy timber and water resources of the Superior National Forest and Minnesota State Forest. Industrial development is evident through the Erie Mining Company Railroad, which cuts through the forest toward the newly developed Taconite Harbor, complete with its own powerplant and offshore features like Gull Island.

Fire protection infrastructure is marked by the Honeymoon Lookout Tower and Carlton Peak Lookout Tower, overlooking a dense network of water bodies including Fourmile Lake, White Pine Lake, and Elbow Lake. The rugged drainage systems of the Temperance River and Two Island River flow toward the coast, passing landmarks such as Hidden Falls. This era shows the region as a primary intersection of iron ore logistics and forest management, accessible via the Sawbill Road.