1957 Map of Two Harbors

About this map

Two Harbors serves as the focal point of this coastal Minnesota survey, showing the intensive maritime and rail infrastructure that defined the North Shore in the mid-1950s. The shoreline along Lake Superior is marked by significant landmarks including the Lighthouse at Agate Bay, Lakeview Park, and the Fairground. To the north, the landscape transitions into a network of creek valleys and ridges, with notable coastal features like Silver Cliff, Lafayette Bluff, and the prominent Encampment Island. The industrial and logistics-heavy nature of the area is evident in the presence of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad and numerous inland settlements such as Waldo, Alger, and Wales. Beyond the urban core, smaller local centers are represented by features like Johnson Sch and the remote Beaver Crossing lookout tower near the northern edge of the map.