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1948 Map of Hancock

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The copper mining landscape of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is captured here in the late 1940s, centered on the city of Hancock. The industrial heritage of the region is evident through prominent sites like the Franklin Mine and Pewabic, along with the complex rail infrastructure of the Mineral Range and the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroads. Education and community life are represented by Suomi College and the Salo Sch in the rural northern reaches.

Waterways dominate the western edge, where the Portage Lake Ship Canal connects Lake Superior to Portage Lake. This maritime corridor is guarded by a Coast Guard Sta near the entrance. The map also documents numerous local landmarks of genealogical value, including Waasa Cem, Lakeside Cem, and the settlement at Paavola, providing a detailed view of the area's development before mid-century modern shifts.