Near Two Harbors in Lake County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ancient Rivers & Lakes
July 28, 2022
1. Ancient Rivers & Lakes Marker
The Land is Rising... and Shaping the Shore
About 10,000 years ago, glacial ice covered the North Shore and caused the earth to sag. When the ice melted, a great weight was removed and the land began to rise or "uplift." Uplift, along with falling lake levels, left shorelines inland. Uplift also forced all North Shore rivers to cut through rock to reach the receding Lake Superior, leaving the falls, rapids and gorges we enjoy today.
Differential Uplift has Tilted Old Shorelines
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 47° 8.574′ N, 91° 28.098′ W. Marker is near Two Harbors, Minnesota, in Lake County. Located in Gooseberry Falls State Park, on a path near the Middle Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3206 Highway 61 East, Two Harbors MN 55616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Geology Complicates Bridge Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Gooseberry Falls CCC Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Having Fun on the North Shore / Cruisin' on the Shore (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooperation Helps Build a Park / We Built this Park. (within shouting distance of
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July 28, 2022
2. Ancient Rivers & Lakes Marker
July 28, 2022
3. Gooseberry Middle Falls
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2022.
