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1946 Map of Gibbs City
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1946 Map of Gibbs City

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Gibbs City sits at the confluence of the North Branch and South Branch of the Paint River, serving as a central point in this mid-century landscape of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The settlement pattern reflects the area's industrial and social foundations, from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad lines that trace the river valleys to the Finnish Lutheran Ch near the community of Hazel. The influence of early infrastructure is evident at the Old Atkinson Dam Site, while the expansive Ottawa National Forest provides the backdrop for forestry and lookout operations, including Fire Tower 1684 and Camp Gibbs. Numerous water bodies like Iron Lake, Merriman Lake, and McCutcheon Creek define the low-lying terrain, illustrating a region shaped by its waterways and timber history during the immediate post-war era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.03 x 21.34 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain