1956 Map of Tower

About this map

Lake Vermilion dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, its complex shoreline defined by prominent landmarks like Birch Point and Hoodoo Point. The settlement of Tower serves as the regional anchor, situated where the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad passes through Tower Junction. This era represents a period of industrial activity and northern recreation, evidenced by the North American Mine near the town center and the sprawling Superior National Forest boundaries to the north. Transport and utility are visible in the Pike River flow and the localized Landing Field. For researchers, the map details the transition from the concentrated grid of Tower to the remote clusters of islands such as the Isle of Pines and Ely Island, while the southern expanse includes the small community of Peyla and the Lakeview Cemetery.