Shoreline photos

2002 Oblique Photo - click to enlarge
2002
2007 Oblique Photo - click to enlarge
2007

[about these photos]

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These oblique aerial photographs along the north shore and parts of the St. Louis River estuary were collected in 2002 and 2007 with funding through Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program, under Project 306-12-02: Oblique Aerial Photos of St. Louis County's Lake Superior Coast to Enhance GIS Systems

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1. Kayakers navigate the snowmelt-flooded river during the annual Lester River Kayak race.
2. Kayaker approaching the finish line during the annual Lester River Kayak race.
 
3. Upper reaches.
4. Cascading downhill.
5. Historic image of winter falls
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6. Historic bridge in Lester Park
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7. Historic bridge in Lester Park
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8. Historic image of current bridge in Lester Park
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9. Footbridge in Lester Park
10. Lazily entering Lake Superior below London Rd.
11. Historic image of fishery at mouth of Lester R.
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12. Fishery at mouth of Lester River.