1953 Map of Twig

About this map

Cloquet State Forest dominates the northern reaches of this map, where the Cloquet River and Us-kab-wan-ka River wind through timberlands. Central to the landscape is the Fish Lake Reservoir, held by the Fish Lake Dam and surrounded by a network of smaller water bodies including Caribou Lake and Bergen Lake. The mid-century human geography is defined by small settlements like Taft and Twig, alongside the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad line. Local historical landmarks provide valuable context for genealogists, including the Caribou Lake Sch, the Grand Lake Cem, and the County Farm near the reservoir. The map reveals a transition between the wilder forest boundaries and the rural development of Grand Lake and Canosia townships.