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1980s Maps of Gogebic County, Michigan

Explore 34 historic maps of Gogebic County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Gogebic County, MI maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Ironwood
    1980 Map of Ironwood
    1980 Ironwood
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear in the late twentieth century as a landscape defined by iron mining and deep forests. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western tracks connecting Mellen, Glidden, and Hurley.
  4. 1980 Map of Oronto Bay, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Oronto Bay, 1981 Print
    1980 Oronto Bay
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin-Michigan borderlands come alive in this early 1980s survey of the Montreal River and the shores of Oronto Bay. Researchers can trace family history at Saxon Union Cem or explore the river’s power at Superior Falls and Saxon Falls.
  7. 1980 Map of Little Girls Point, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Little Girls Point, 1981 Print
    1980 Little Girls Point
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands along the Lake Superior shoreline come into focus during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Little Girls Point burial grounds or trace the winding Montreal River past Saxon Falls Flowage.
  10. 1980 Map of Carp River, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Carp River, 1981 Print
    1980 Carp River
    1981 Print · USGS
    The northern wilderness of the Upper Peninsula is documented here in the early eighties, centered on the high ridges above Lake Superior. Trace the footpaths of the Porcupine Mountains to find the Old LaFayette Mine and Lake of the Clouds.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1980 Map of Black River Harbor, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Black River Harbor, 1981 Print
    1980 Black River Harbor
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the lower Black River come alive in the 1980s as a hub for recreation and forestry. Trace the series of cataracts along the river including Rainbow Falls and Great Conglomerate Falls, or follow the path of the Old RR Grade.
  16. 1980 Map of Tiebel Creek, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Tiebel Creek, 1981 Print
    1980 Tiebel Creek
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula wilderness along Lake Superior is captured here during the early eighties, where the Porcupine Mountains meet the coast. Trace the industrial legacy of the Old Railroad Grade or locate remote landmarks like Summit Peak and Beaver Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Thomaston
    1981 Map of Thomaston
    1981 Thomaston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Gogebic County in the early eighties shows a landscape of timber management and mining infrastructure. You can trace the path of the Soo Line through settlements like Thomaston and Connorville or locate natural landmarks such as Gabbro Falls and Minnewawa Falls.
  22. 1981 Map of Smoky Lake
    1981 Map of Smoky Lake
    1981 Smoky Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of timber and tourism. You can trace the remote shorelines of Smoky Lake and Big Sand Lake or locate the Phelps Municipal Landing Strip and Elvoy Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Presque Isle, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Presque Isle, 1982 Print
    1981 Presque Isle
    1982 Print · USGS
    Vilas County's lake-strewn borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of deep woods and interconnected waterways. Researchers can trace the development of the Dairymens Country Club, locate the Lookout Tower, and explore the shores of Hells Kitchen Lake.
  28. 1981 Map of Golden Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Golden Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Golden Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Iron County's timberlands and glacial lakes are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape dedicated to forestry and recreation. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through Elmwood or locate the University of Michigan Forestry Camp on Golden Lake.
  31. 1981 Map of Black Oak Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Black Oak Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Black Oak Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by wilderness and water. Genealogists and local historians can locate Land O' Lakes Cem and the nearby Fish Hatchery among dozens of named water bodies like Whitefish Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1981 Map of Tenderfoot Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Tenderfoot Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Tenderfoot Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods lakeland along the Wisconsin and Michigan border comes into sharp focus during the early eighties. Trace the interconnected waters of Tenderfoot Lake and the Ontonagon River or explore forest routes like Blue Heron Road and Bobcat Road.
  37. 1981 Map of Thousand Island Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Thousand Island Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Thousand Island Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in this early eighties survey of the lake-studded Northwoods. Researchers can trace the irregular shorelines and island chains of Thousand Island Lake, Cisco Lake, and the remote Grace Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1981 Map of Phelps, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Phelps, 1982 Print
    1981 Phelps
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the village of Phelps sat at the heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods, flanked by the Nicolet National Forest. Researchers can trace the path of the historic Military Road or locate family sites near North Twin Lake and Military Hill.
  43. 1982 Map of Merriweather
    1982 Map of Merriweather
    1982 Merriweather
    1982 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake Gogebic are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the community of Merriweather and its surrounding timberlands. Local historians can trace the lakeside development at Ontonagon County Park and inland features like Haskin Rapid and the Pipeline.
  46. 1982 Map of Land O'Lakes
    1982 Map of Land O'Lakes
    1982 Land O'Lakes
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin-Michigan border country comes alive in the early eighties, centered on the rail-and-lake hub of Land O' Lakes. Trace family history at Land O' Lakes Cemetery or locate historic lakeside sites like Reimers Island and Wilson Springs.
  49. 1982 Map of Marshall Creek, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Marshall Creek, 1983 Print
    1982 Marshall Creek
    1983 Print · USGS
    Gogebic County's shoreline and timberlands are captured here in the early eighties as outdoor recreation and forestry defined the region. Researchers can trace the Stagecoach Road, locate St Thomas Church Camp, and find the remote Nelson Canyon Falls.
  52. 1982 Map of Harris Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Harris Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Harris Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods border country between Wisconsin and Michigan is shown here in the early eighties, centered on a dense network of glacial lakes. Local researchers can trace old roads like Forest 15 and locate landmarks such as the Landing Strip and Harris Lake.
  55. 1982 Map of Matchwood, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Matchwood, 1983 Print
    1982 Matchwood
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula timber country of the early eighties comes to life here, centered on the railroad corridor through the Ottawa National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlements of Matchwood and Topaz along the SOO LINE and the West Branch Ontonagon River.
  58. 1982 Map of Bergland, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bergland, 1983 Print
    1982 Bergland
    1983 Print · USGS
    The north shore of Lake Gogebic is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing the remote timberlands and waters of the Upper Peninsula. Researchers can trace family history at Forest Lawn Cem or locate old sites at Amundson and the Bergland Dam Gage Sta.
  61. 1982 Map of Lake Mitigwaki, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lake Mitigwaki, 1983 Print
    1982 Lake Mitigwaki
    1983 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula wilderness in the early eighties is defined here by the dense hydrology of the Ottawa National Forest. You can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate remote features like Bear Trap Dam and Lake Mitigwaki.
  64. 1982 Map of Imp Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Imp Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Imp Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in the early eighties as this survey documents the shared forests and waters. Trace ancestral sites at Katakitekon Indian Village or explore landmarks like Misery Bay and Paint River Springs.
  67. 1982 Map of Watersmeet, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Watersmeet, 1983 Print
    1982 Watersmeet
    1983 Print · USGS
    Watersmeet was a vital Upper Peninsula rail and river junction in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line, find the Gravel Pit Cem, and locate the OLD RAILROAD GRADE near Bonifas.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1982 Map of Beaton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Beaton, 1983 Print
    1982 Beaton
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Ottawa National Forest in the early eighties shows a dense lake country at the Gogebic and Ontonagon county line. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate small settlements like Beaton and Ogima near Beatons Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1982 Map of Choate, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Choate, 1983 Print
    1982 Choate
    1983 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing the deep woods of the Ottawa National Forest. Trace the path of the Old RR Grade past Choate or locate remote landmarks like Wolverine Falls and Steusser Lake.
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