1951 Map of Brimley

About this map

Whitefish Bay and the Saint Marys River define the northern and eastern reaches of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the international boundary meets the waters of Back Bay and Waiska Bay. The map captures a transition from shoreline settlements like Dollar Settlement and Brimley to the heavily forested interior dominated by the Munuscong State Forest. Evidence of early community life is preserved in the locations of the Indian Mission Ch, St Catherines Ch, and several rural schools including the Dollar Settlement Sch and Holland Sch. The transport network of the era is anchored by two major rail lines: the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic and the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railroad, which served inland hubs such as Dafter and Kinross. Historical insights include the presence of numerous family-named landmarks like McMahen Creek and Garlinghouse Lake, alongside the strategic Point Iroquois lighthouse site.