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1982 Map of Whyte

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Whyte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Finland State Forest and the Superior National Forest dominate this Lake County landscape, where the local economy and geography were historically tied to the timber and mining industries. The Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad bisects the terrain, connecting small settlements like Whyte and Scott Junction. These locations served as critical nodes for transport in a region defined by its water systems, including the Stony River and Cloquet River.

The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and a network of seasonal paths, such as the Winter Trail and Snowmobile Trail, highlights how the land was navigated outside of the primary Whyte Road. Small, named bodies of water like Phantom Lake, Driller Lake, and Source Lake are scattered throughout the forested hills, with Peabody Hill serving as a prominent local landmark. This 1982 map documents the established forest boundaries and the industrial infrastructure that shaped northeastern Minnesota's interior.