1954 Map of Wrenshall

About this map

The Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads intersect near Wrenshall, a hub of transit and industry defined by its brick-making history and proximity to Jay Cooke State Park. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape of transition where the industrial corridors of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie meet the natural expanses of the Nemadji State Forest. Small settlements and rural points like Scotts Corner, Blackhoof, and Pleasant Valley are linked by a network of gravel pits and timberlands. Water defines the northern reaches, with named bodies such as Lac La Belle, Venoah Lake, and Chub Lake dotting the terrain. For the genealogist or historian, the map preserves specific local landmarks including the Maccabee Cem and the Town Hall, alongside an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the shifting transport patterns of Carlton County.