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1954 Map of Graveraet River

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Graveraet River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Lake Superior forms the northern boundary of this coastal wilderness, where the rugged terrain of the Keweenaw Peninsula is shaped by the Graveraet River and the Salmon Trout River. During the mid-1950s, this area of Stanton and Adams townships shows a landscape transitioning from the heights of the interior down to the lake shore. The settlement of Toivola serves as a small hub in the south, anchored by the Toivola Cem and the nearby Finnish Ch, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Upper Peninsula’s settlers.

Infrastructure is defined by the Copper Range railroad line cutting through the southeastern corner, while the interior is dotted with remote landmarks like Heikkinen Sch. Numerous small lakes, including Lake Weber, Bush Lake, and Koski Lake, are scattered across the timbered uplands. The presence of several Gravel Pits points to the local extraction industry supporting the roads and development of the era.