Old Maps of Hancock, Michigan for Metal Detecting
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Hancock, MI maps
(29)- 1915 Map of Houghton
1915 Houghton1915 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1946 Map of Hancock, 1965 Print
1946 Hancock1965 Print · USGSHancock 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 - 1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
1946 Chassell1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1948 Map of Hancock
1948 Hancock1948 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1948 Map of Chassell
1948 Chassell1948 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Oskar, 1955 Print
1954 Oskar1955 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
1954 Houghton1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
1958 Hancock1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1960 Map of Hancock
1960 Hancock1960 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1961 Map of Hancock
1961 Hancock1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
1966 Hancock1987 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
1978 Chassell1980 Print · USGSHoughton 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. - 1978 Map of Hancock, 1980 Print
1978 Hancock1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Hancock
1985 Hancock1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 2011 Map of Oskar, 2011 Print
2011 Oskar2011 Print · USGSThe Keweenaw Peninsula’s rugged western coastline is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural homesteads and coastal reaches near Oskar. Genealogists can locate Oskar Cemetery, Redridge Cemetery, and family-named roads near Schmidt Corner. - 2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
2011 Chassell2011 Print · USGSThe Keweenaw Peninsula’s industrial and educational heart is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on Houghton and the Portage Lake shoreline. Researchers can locate specialized sites like the Grognet Flying Service Seaplane Base and the Atlantic Mine Post Office. - 2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
2011 Hancock2011 Print · USGSHancock and the Keweenaw Peninsula’s copper mining district are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace legacy sites like the Franklin Mine, Finlandia University, and the Saint Joseph Cemetery. - 2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
2014 Hancock2014 Print · USGSThe Copper Country legacy is on full display in this 2014 record of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where industrial heritage meets the Lake Superior shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Finlandia Univ, Franklin Mine, and Waasa Cem. - 2014 Map of Chassell, 2014 Print
2014 Chassell2014 Print · USGSHoughton County's Copper Country shoreline and interior settlements are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Hancock down to Chassell, identifying landmarks like Forest Hill Cem and Sunshine Beach. - 2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
2014 Oskar2014 Print · USGSThe northern Keweenaw Peninsula meets the shoreline of Lake Superior in this 21st-century portrait of Houghton County. Researchers can locate family roots at Oskar Cem and Redridge Cem or trace the maritime corridor of the Keweenaw Waterway. - 2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
2017 Oskar2017 Print · USGSThe northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula comes alive in this 2010s survey, showing the rural communities of Oskar and Liminga along the lake. Researchers can trace local lineage at Oskar Cem or locate coastal landmarks like High Point and Harrington Island. - 2017 Map of Chassell, 2017 Print
2017 Chassell2017 Print · USGSThe Copper Country around the Keweenaw Waterway comes into focus in this recent survey of the settlements south of Houghton. Researchers can trace local history through the Keweenaw National Historical Park and multiple burial sites like Old Pioneer Cem and Chassell Township Cem. - 2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
2017 Hancock2017 Print · USGSThe Keweenaw Peninsula's industrial and cultural heart is revealed in this modern survey of the copper-rich region around the Portage Lake area. Researchers can trace the heritage of Franklin Mine, locate Waasa Cem, and follow the Hancock to Calumet Route through the historical mining district. - 2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
2019 Oskar2019 Print · USGSThe Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged coast and inland settlements come into focus in this late 2010s study of the area northwest of Houghton. Researchers can trace family-named roads and locate regional landmarks like Oskar Cem, Liminga, and the Keweenaw Waterway. - 2019 Map of Hancock, 2019 Print
2019 Hancock2019 Print · USGSHoughton County's copper mining heartland comes into focus in this recent survey of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Researchers can trace the heritage of Franklin Mine and Hancock, or locate family sites at Lakeside Cem and Finlandia University.
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