Old Maps of Houghton Township, Michigan

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  1. 1895 Map of Passage Island
    1895 Map of Passage Island
    1895 Passage Island
    1895 Print · USGS
    The northeast tip of Michigan's wilderness archipelago appears in the late nineteenth century as maritime navigation became increasingly precise. Trace the rugged coastline from Blake Pt. down to the inlets of Duncan Bay and the safety of Passage Island.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1938 Map of Bruneau Creek
    1938 Map of Bruneau Creek
    1938 Bruneau Creek
    1938 Print · USGS
    The northern Keweenaw Peninsula in the late 1930s is revealed here as a landscape of dense waterways and early settlements. Researchers can locate Preasville and trace the paths of the Bruneau River, Tobacco River, and the heights of Mt Horace Greeley.

  3. 1940 Map of Central
    1940 Map of Central
    1940 Central
    1940 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged copper country comes into focus in this pre-war survey of the Lake Superior coastline. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of mining at Central and Copper Falls or locate the historic Eagle Harbor L H and the local Central Fire Tower.

  4. 1941 Map of Mohawk
    1941 Map of Mohawk
    1941 Mohawk
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's copper country comes into focus just before World War II, showing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Mohawk to Hebards via the Keweenaw Central Railroad and find the Gratiot Mine.

  5. 1946 Map of Phoenix, 1965 Print
    1946 Map of Phoenix, 1965 Print
    1946 Phoenix
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s northern shore in the 1940s reveals a mix of maritime infrastructure and copper-era transport. Researchers can trace the path of the Keweenaw Central Railroad or locate the Eagle River Cem and the coastal Sand Hills Lighthouse Coast Guard Sta.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Bruneau Creek, 1967 Print
    1946 Map of Bruneau Creek, 1967 Print
    1946 Bruneau Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula interior comes into focus during the mid-forties, showing the wild drainage basins between Houghton and Sherman. Trace the intricate water networks of Lake Gratiot, the slopes of Mt Horace Greeley, and the headwaters of the Tobacco River.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of Mohawk, 1967 Print
    1946 Map of Mohawk, 1967 Print
    1946 Mohawk
    1967 Print · USGS
    The copper country of the Keweenaw Peninsula is captured here in the mid-1940s as mining and rail operations defined the local economy. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the footprint of the Gratiot Mine, the Calumet and Hecla RR, and company towns like Mohawk and Fulton.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1946 Map of Eagle Harbor, 1968 Print
    1946 Map of Eagle Harbor, 1968 Print
    1946 Eagle Harbor
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula coastline in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape defined by maritime safety and the aging infrastructure of the copper boom. Researchers can locate the Eagle Harbor L H, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and find inland mining-era sites like Copper Falls and Central.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Phoenix
    1947 Map of Phoenix
    1947 Phoenix
    1947 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw copper country meets the Lake Superior shore in the mid-1940s, showing the early post-war industrial landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Eagle River Cem, locate the Coast Guard Sta, or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Phoenix.

  10. 1948 Map of Mohawk
    1948 Map of Mohawk
    1948 Mohawk
    1948 Print · USGS
    Copper mining and rail transport dominate the Keweenaw Peninsula in the late 1940s as industry follows the mineral-rich ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the street grids of Mohawk and Fulton or locate industrial sites like the Gratiot Mine and the Hecla and Torch Lake RR.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Eagle Harbor
    1948 Map of Eagle Harbor
    1948 Eagle Harbor
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged mining and maritime culture is on full display in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Central and Copper Falls, or locate family sites near Pine Grove Cem and the Coast Guard Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Bruneau Creek
    1948 Map of Bruneau Creek
    1948 Bruneau Creek
    1948 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw's rugged northern interior and Lake Superior shoreline are captured here in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Bruneau Creek and the Tobacco River or locate the summit of Mt Horace Greeley.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1959 Map of Fort William, 1967 Print
    1959 Map of Fort William, 1967 Print
    1959 Fort William
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern shore of Lake Superior at the close of the 1950s shows a thriving rail and shipping network connecting the twin ports and the remote island wilderness. Trace family roots and local industry in Port Arthur, Vickers Heights, and Isle Royale National Park.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1968 Map of Fort William
    1968 Map of Fort William
    1968 Fort William
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Canadian Lakehead and Isle Royale appear here in the late sixties, just before Port Arthur and Fort William merged. Genealogists can locate family lands near Rosslyn Village, Silver Mountain, and the Fort William Indian Reserve 52.

  19. 1978 Map of Mohawk
    1978 Map of Mohawk
    1978 Mohawk
    1978 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining history comes into focus in the late 1970s as aerial photography reveals the layout of these Keweenaw copper country towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the clearings and homes around Mohawk and Fulton in their late twentieth-century context.

  20. 1985 Map of Todd Harbor
    1985 Map of Todd Harbor
    1985 Todd Harbor
    1985 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale is mapped here in the mid-1980s as a managed wilderness, illustrating the island's ridges and isolated interior lakes. Researchers can locate remote park facilities like the Park Headquarters and trace copper mining history at the Saginaw Mine and Mine Point.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Map of Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale’s southern coast and interior ridges are captured here in the mid-1980s, documenting the wilderness before modern shifts in park management. Map collectors can trace maritime landmarks like the Isle Royale Lighthouse or locate remote spots like Fishermans Home and Siskiwit Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 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

  23. 1985 Map of Lake Richie, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Lake Richie, 1986 Print
    1985 Lake Richie
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale in the mid-1980s reveals a wilderness shaped by its ancient ridges and copper-mining legacy. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Minong Mine and Datolite Mine or follow the backcountry routes of the Indian Portage Trail near Chippewa Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1985 Map of Todd Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Todd Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Todd Harbor
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Isle Royale is captured here in its rugged wilderness state within Houghton County. Trace the paths of the Minong Trail, locate the historical Haytown Mine, and explore the shoreline from Todd Harbor to Siskiwit Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1985 Map of McCargoe Cove, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of McCargoe Cove, 1986 Print
    1985 McCargoe Cove
    1986 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw County's island wilderness is documented in the mid-1980s, showing the complex shoreline and interior ridges of the national park. Trace the historic Minong Mine or follow the Minong Ridge Trail past Sargent Lake.

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