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1932 Map of Gladstone NW

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Gladstone NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Escanaba River meanders through the heart of the State Forest Reserve in this 1932 topographic study, revealing the sparse settlement patterns of the Upper Peninsula between the World Wars. Small communities like Cornell and Salva are situated along the river and the Chicago and Northwestern (Beaver Br) rail line, which facilitated the region's timber and transport economy. The map identifies specific local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the St Nicholas Sch near Indian Creek and the Chandler Sch to the south.

Industrial infrastructure is marked by a prominent Transmission Line cutting across the landscape, while the numerous watercourses like Mosquito Creek and Bobs Creek emphasize the drainage patterns of the Brampton and Cornell townships. Notable crossings such as the Cornell Bridge and specialized sites like Larsons Camp provide a clear view of how residents moved through and worked in this heavily forested region.