City of Superior

The St. Louis River estuary and Lake Superior’s westernmost shore define the setting of the City of Superior — shipping channels, open water and the sand spit of Wisconsin Point give its waterfront a distinctly maritime character. Across the harbor lies Duluth, Minnesota, and the two ports form a major cargo hub on the Great Lakes. Superior expanded rapidly through rail and port development in the late 19th century; its docks still connect inland freight with the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway. Fairlawn Mansion, the former home of lumberman Martin Pattison, recalls the city’s boom years. Browse other webcams across Wisconsin and the Lake Superior shore to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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