2019 Map of Bessemer

About this map

Bessemer serves as the focal point of this Gogebic County landscape, anchored by the Gogebic County Courthouse and surrounded by a cluster of smaller communities including Yale, Anvil, Siemens, and Ramsay. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Black River and its various tributaries such as Powder Mill Creek and Siemens Creek. The presence of the Ironwood to Bessemer State Trail crossing through the northern half suggests the repurposing of old corridors for modern use, while the southern reaches of the map transition into a more secluded wetland environment around McDonald Lake. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Hillcrest Cem, while the industrial legacy of the region is subtly indicated by labels like Gortex Gulch and Granite Falls along the river systems.