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1946 Map of Chassell

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Chassell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Houghton and Hancock anchor the northern reaches of this map, situated on the banks of Portage Lake in the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country. The landscape is defined by its deep mining heritage, with sites like the Isle Royale Mine and the Old Superior Mine marking the transition from industrial extraction to more diverse land use. Institutional history is prominent at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, while community centers like Hurontown, Dodgeville, and Chassell trace the settlement patterns that followed the mineral veins and the Soo Line railroad.

The topography south of the major towns gives way to the winding courses of the Pilgrim River and the Sturgeon River as they empty into Pike Bay. Local life is recorded through features such as the Isle Royale Sch, several cemeteries including Forest Hill Cem, and mid-century recreation at a Drive-in Theater near the river delta. The juxtaposition of industrial mines and natural waterways illustrates the dual nature of the Keweenaw Peninsula during this era.