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1940 Map of Fort Wilkins

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Fort Wilkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, shown just before the start of the 1940s, reveals a landscape defined by its maritime heritage and the early development of Fort Wilkins State Park. Situated between the expanse of Lake Superior and the narrow waters of Lake Fanny Hooe, this area preserves the remnants of a 19th-century military outpost. The coastal features are particularly detailed, from the protective Copper Harbor and its associated Copper Harbor L H (Lighthouse) to the remote shoreline of Horseshoe Harbor.

Moving inland, the map traces the drainages of Vulcan Creek and the Montreal River, highlighting small landmarks like Vulcan and Montreal. The interior is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, including Hoar Lake, Bay Lake, and Mudd L, which illustrate the glaciated terrain of the northern peninsula. The southeastern corner is anchored by the prominent Keystone Pt and Keystone Bay, providing a clear view of the rugged Lake Superior coastline before modern infrastructure expanded through the region.