Old Maps of Hancock, Michigan

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Hancock, MI maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Houghton
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw copper boom is in full swing on this map of the Upper Peninsula at the height of its industrial power. Genealogists can trace family roots through company towns like Atlantic Mine, South Range, and Baltic while following the path of the Copper Range RR.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Hancock, 1965 Print
    1946 Map of Hancock, 1965 Print
    1946 Hancock
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock and the surrounding copper country appear here during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Suomi College, the deep excavations of the Franklin Mine, and the vanished stops of the Copper Range railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Chassell
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula comes to life in this mid-century survey of the port towns and mining districts along the Keweenaw. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Isle Royale Mine, the campus of the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, and small-town roots in Dodgeville or Atlantic Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Hancock
    1948 Map of Hancock
    1948 Hancock
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the intersection of heavy mining industry and Great Lakes maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots through Hancock, Pewabic, and Paavola, or locate ancestors at WAASA CEM.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Chassell
    1948 Print · USGS
    The copper mining heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is shown here during its mid-century industrial peak. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Copper Range and locate old mining operations like the Isle Royale Mine and Old Superior Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Oskar, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Oskar, 1955 Print
    1954 Oskar
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s northern edge comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the maritime corridor of the Portage Lake Ship Canal. You can trace local roots at the Redridge Cem or locate old school sites like Onnela Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Houghton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula copper mining district is shown here at mid-century, centering on the twin cities of Hancock and Houghton. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad to legacy sites like Champion Mine, Mill Mine Junction, and Pewabic.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are seen here during the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime hubs. Trace the dense town layouts of Hancock and Calumet, or locate remote coastal markers like the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Rock of Ages Light.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in detail during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace copper-mining era settlements like Calumet and Laurium, or locate remote maritime landmarks such as the Isle Royale Lighthouse.

  10. 1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Hancock
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are shown here at the start of the 1960s, featuring the region's historic copper mining and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale, or locate remote landmarks including Rock of Ages Light and Eagle Harbor.

  11. 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Hancock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in the mid-1960s during a pivotal era for Michigan’s Copper Country. Trace the industrial footprint of the SOO LINE through Calumet or locate historic maritime landmarks like Fort Wilkins and Rock of Ages Light.

  12. 1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Chassell
    1980 Print · USGS
    Houghton County at the close of the 1970s shows the enduring footprint of the Copper Country's mining and maritime industry. Trace the layout of settlements like Atlantic Mine and Chassell or the waterfront developments along Portage Lake.

  13. 1978 Map of Hancock, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Hancock, 1980 Print
    1978 Hancock
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula is captured in the late seventies, showing the industrial and residential heart of Hancock along the water. Trace the path of the Portage Lake Ship Canal and locate rural crossroads like Paavola and Boston.

  14. 1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Hancock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by copper and the Great Lakes. You can trace the industrial legacy of the region through the Quincy Mine, the Old RR Grade, and old cemeteries like Forest Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 2011 Map of Oskar, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oskar, 2011 Print
    2011 Oskar
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Chassell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Chassell, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Hancock
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Hancock
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Chassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Chassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Chassell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Chassell, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Oskar
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Oskar
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Chassell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Chassell, 2017 Print
    2017 Chassell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Chassell, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Hancock
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Oskar
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Hancock, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hancock, 2019 Print
    2019 Hancock
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock, including Houghton, Stanton Township, and other nearby areas

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