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2019 Map of Eagle Harbor

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Eagle Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Eagle Harbor serves as the focal point for this northernmost reach of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior meets a landscape defined by its mining and maritime heritage. Moving inland, the map documents the settlements of Copper Falls and Central, connected by a network of historic routes like Stagecoach Rd and Old Stage Rd W. These names recall the era of copper extraction that shaped the region’s topography and settlement patterns.

The terrain is a complex mix of marshes and high ridges, featuring landmarks such as Great Sand Bay and Jacobs Falls along the coast, and Montreal Meadows to the east. Local history is etched into the landscape at Pine Grove Cem and smaller outposts like Nepco Camp Number 7. Water remains the dominant geographical force, with the Eagle River and Montreal River carving through the woods, while the Keweenaw State Trail offers a modern path through this storied wilderness.