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1954 Map of West Duluth

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of West Duluth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The St Louis River carves a complex boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin in this mid-century portrait of industrial and residential growth. This landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and the Northern Pacific railroads, which service the corridor from Proctor down through the planned industrial community of Morgan Park and into Steelton. The river widens into Spirit Lake, containing the prominent Clough Island and the smaller Spirit Island, while the western ridge is dominated by the steep ascent toward Bardon Peak.

Local history is preserved in the numerous residential pockets like Oneota and Gary, along with essential community landmarks such as Denfeld High Sch and Oneota Cemetery. The map captures the area before modern interstate expansions, showing the Arrowhead Bridge (Toll) as a primary link between Duluth and Superior. From the high vistas of Skyline Parkway to the industrial marshlands of Grassy Point, the sheet documents a pivotal era of Great Lakes shipping and rail transit.