1957 Map of Two Harbors

About this map

The North Shore of Lake Superior dominates this 1957 Army Map Service compilation, tracing the rugged coastal interface from Two Harbors up toward Grand Marais. Inland, the map documents the dense hydrological network of the Superior National Forest, where countless bodies of water like Burntside Lake and Greenwood Lake define the terrain. The industrial footprint of the Iron Range is evident through the path of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad and the Reserve Mining Co line, which connect the interior mines to shipping hubs at Agate Bay and Burlington Bay. Coastal navigation and defense are represented by the iconic Split Rock Light and a U S Air Force Radar Station located near the shore. To the south, the map extends across the lake to include The Apostle Islands, showing the northernmost reaches of the archipelago including Devils Island and Outer Island.