2014 Map of Bessemer

About this map

The Black River flows northward through the heart of Gogebic County's mining country, carving a path past the city of Bessemer and the smaller settlements of Yale and Anvil. This 2014 survey documents the modern road network and geographic footprint of a region built on iron ore, where residential streets like W Lead St and E Silver St in Bessemer reflect the area's geological heritage. To the east of Ironwood, the landscape transitions from urban grid to dense woodlands and wetlands, punctuated by Granite Falls and the headwaters of numerous streams including Powder Mill Cr and Palms Cr. Local history is preserved at sites like Hillcrest Cem, while the rugged geography of the Gogebic Range is defined by landmarks such as the Prospect area. The southern reaches of the map shift toward a more pristine hydrological environment, centered around the expanse of McDonald Lake.