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1952 Map of Gwinn

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Gwinn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Iron mining dominates the southern portion of this landscape, where the Stephenson Mine, Princeton No 1 Mine, and Stegmiller Mine cluster near the industrial settlements of Princeton and Austin. These operations are linked by the Chicago and North Western railway, while the northern extent traces the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic near Beaver Grove and the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Between the mining centers and the lake, the terrain transitions into the Plains and the expansive Cyr Swamp, providing a look at the mid-century infrastructure of Marquette County. Notable local landmarks include Sawyer Airport and the Heidtman Sch, alongside community hubs like Gwinn and New Swanzey. The intricate drainage of the Chocolay River and its West Branch defines the central topography, punctuated by numerous small lakes like Strawberry Lake and Wilson Lake.