1956 Map of Tower

About this map

The town of Tower and its neighboring Tower Junction serve as the focal point for this survey of the southern reaches of Vermilion Lake. The landscape is a complex network of glacial waterways and islands, including the Isle of Pines and the expansive Pine Island, much of which falls within the Superior National Forest. Industrial and civic life is marked by the presence of the North American Mine and the transportation corridor provided by the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad. Recreational development is evident along the shoreline at Hoodoo Point Campground and the Tower Municipal Landing Field. South of the lake, the terrain transitions into more forested areas drained by the Pike River, West Two River, and East Two River, where local landmarks like the Town Hall and Lakeview Cem indicate the community's established footprint in St. Louis County.