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1960 Map of Hancock

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale define this mid-century look at Michigan’s Copper Country. Centered on the industrial and maritime hub of Hancock and Houghton, the map details the infrastructure of the northern woods and the deep waters of Lake Superior. The settlement pattern reflects the area's mining heritage, with towns like Calumet, Laurium, and Lake Linden clustered near the Portage Lake waterway.

Remote outposts and navigation aids are prominent, including the Eagle Harbor Coast Guard Station and the Rock Of Ages Light guarding the western approach to the island. Beyond the populated centers, the map documents the expansive wilderness of Isle Royale National Park and the rugged shoreline of the peninsula, from Eagle River to the small settlement at Bete Grise. Specialized industrial infrastructure is also noted at the Tamarack Waterworks and Calumet Waterworks.