These maps accompany the International Boundary Commission's report to survey and delineate the border between the United States and Canada. The Commission's efforts were concentrated on the traditional voyageurs highway, which now divides the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area and Quetico Provincial Park.
This is a state of Minnesota map prepared by Stafford King, State Auditor, St. Paul, Minnesota. The map shows state parks (22) and Monuments (8) as well as state forests. We assume that Oberholtzer has hand-colored the Superior National Forest with green crayon including a portion south to nearly Beaver Bay and portions near Vermillion Lake and including State Forests and Burntside Forests. A hand-drawn orange boundary line is undefined. On the reverse side of the map we find MN town and city population figures from 1930 census reports. Minneapolis = 464,356 and Rochester, MN = 20,621.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet no. 23, covers the areas between Cypress Lake and west Saganaga Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet no. 28, covers the area between South Fowl Lake and Mountain Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet 29, covers the Pigeon River to South Fowl Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet 27, covers the boundary area between Rose Lake and Mountain Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
Using a 1928 highway map of Minnesota, Ernest Oberholtzer mapped the Superior National Forest and the impact of the proposed Shipstead Newton (Nolan) Bill (1930) as well as an amendment called "Hastings Amendment." Ober's notes are in colored pencil: (red) Area to which provisions of bill would apply if Hastings Amendment were adopted. And (blue) Area in which federal lands are withdrawn under Shipstead Newton Bill. Oberholtzer's handwriting. He also noted "Present Area of SNF shown in yellow" outline. Map is in fair condition.
This is a map of the Boundary Waters region, and shows great detail on lake and river names. Area north of the international boundary is called "Hunter's Island." The roads and railroads are marked, as well as trails, ranger stations and telephone lines. Additions to the Superior National Forest Proclamation Boundary are shown using a reddish cross hatching.