In the early 20th century, this name described Fort William and Port Arthur in northwestern Ontario, because the twin cities were located at the head of Lake Superior. Significant because grain from the Canadian prairies was brought by rail to ships there, the cities merged in 1970 under the name Thunder Bay. It is still often referred to as the Lakehead.
Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 4, Number 2, page 5
Name:
Lakehead
Number:
20031
Designation:
1992 OO
Disc. Date:
1992-07-27
Discoverer:
E. F. Helin
Disc. Place:
Palomar / 675