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1946 Map of Ahmeek

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Ahmeek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Copper mining operations and small residential clusters define this landscape in the Keweenaw Peninsula during the mid-twentieth century. The area is heavily marked by industrial activity, most notably at the Ahmeek Mine and the Red Jacket Mine, which anchored the local economy alongside the Railroad. Settlements like Ahmeek, Allouez, and Copper City are interspersed with smaller localities such as Bumbletown and Centennial Heights, reflecting the dense social fabric of the mining era.

Natural features provide a stark contrast to the industrial zones, from the shoreline of Lake Superior at Sevenmile Point to the inland Gratiot Hills. Waterways such as the Gratiot River and Black Creek drain the terrain toward the lake, while community landmarks like Lake Shore Sch, Ahmeek Cem, and Lakeview Cem offer essential points of interest for genealogists tracing families from the copper district's peak years.