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1954 Map of Beacon Hill, 1976 Print
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1954 Map of Beacon Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lake Superior defines the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the industrial legacy of Michigan's Copper Country is etched into the landscape of Stanton township. The map documents the critical infrastructure of the era, including the Redridge Dam and a prominent stack near the shoreline, signaling the intensive milling operations that once thrived here. Small company towns like Freda and Beacon Hill are shown in detail, connected by the remnants of the transportation network such as the Railroad Grade. These settlements, perched on the bluffs above the lake, were central to the processing of copper ore. Farther inland, the Salmon Trout River flows toward the coast, passing near Redridge and a Boy Scout Camp, illustrating a mix of heavy industry and the emerging recreational use of the Keweenaw Peninsula's shoreline during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain