1958 Map of Escanaba

About this map

Escanaba serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Chicago and North Western rail lines converge at the edge of Little Bay de Noc. The city's maritime and transportation infrastructure is well-defined, featuring the Sand Point Light, Escanaba Airport, and the large industrial footprint of the Chicago and North Western yards. To the south, the Ford River winds through its namesake township, passing the Ford River Sch and several community landmarks like the West Ford River Cem. The map reveals a transition from the urban density of the bayfront to the managed timberlands of the Bark River State Forest and the scattered rural settlements of Narenta and Pine Ridge. This document captures the mid-century industrial and recreational character of the Upper Peninsula, balancing the active port activities at Fishery Point with the secluded waters of Henderson Lakes.