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1985 Map of Gladstone

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Gladstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Escanaba and Gladstone dominate the western shoreline of Little Bay de Noc in this mid-1980s coastal study. The landscape is defined by the industrial and transport infrastructure of the Upper Peninsula, where the Chicago and North Western railway lines parallel the coast, connecting the northern settlement of Kipling down through Wells and into the city centers. Significant industrial footprints are evident, including multiple stone quarries, a lime stone quarry, and the extensive industrial waste ponds near Groos.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community landmarks like Fernwood Cemetery and the W C Cameron Sch. The map also captures the recreational and maritime character of the area, featuring Van Cleve Park, the Squaw Point Lighthouse, and the southern reaches of the Hiawatha National Forest. This era shows a mix of heavy industry and suburban growth in places like Soo Hill and West Gladstone.