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1955 Map of Champion

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Mining and timber production define this mid-century landscape on the border of Baraga and Marquette Counties. While the northern reaches are dominated by the Yellow Dog Plains and the dense Michigan State Forest, the southern portion reveals a concentrated industrial corridor. Here, the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad connects the settlements of Champion and Diorite, supporting a network of extraction sites including the Blueberry Mine and the Michigan Gold Mine. A notable geographic feature is the Silver Lake Basin, which sits at the headwaters of Voelkers Creek. The transition from the massive Mulligan Swamp in the north to the refined railroad grades near Clowry illustrates the mid-century balance between wilderness and the region's mineral-driven economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain