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1945 Map of Gibbs City

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Gibbs City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Gibbs City sits at the confluence of the North Branch Paint River and South Branch Paint River, serving as a central point in this mid-century survey of Iron County. The landscape is heavily influenced by the presence of the Ottawa National Forest, which covers much of the northern and central terrain. Cultural markers such as the Finnish Lutheran Ch and the small settlement of Hazel indicate the local community structure during the mid-1940s.

Transportation and industry are defined by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad line, which cuts through the southwestern corner alongside the South Branch Iron River. This corridor reflects the regional reliance on rail for moving timber and resources. Notable landmarks like the Fire Tower situated on a high point and water bodies like Iron Lake and Merriman Lake provide clear reference points for those tracing historical land use or family property in this part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.