1946 Map of Gaastra

About this map

Mining and timber operations define the Upper Peninsula landscape around Gaastra and Caspian in the immediate post-war era. The density of industrial infrastructure is evident through the presence of the Bates Mine, Rogers Mine, and Bengal Mine, which are supported by residential clusters such as Bates Location and Rogers Location. This era shows a high level of local institutional development, with the Bates Sch and Bates Cem serving the rural mining community. The surrounding terrain is heavily influenced by water, featuring Chicagon Lake and Scott Lake, while the Bates Fire Tower overlooks the Iron County Forest Preserve. Transportation for the region's raw materials is managed by the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, which weave through the townships to connect these remote industrial centers to wider markets.