1966 Map of Hancock

About this map

Hancock and Houghton anchor this mid-1960s survey of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the legacy of copper mining is etched across the landscape in settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale. The map follows the spine of the peninsula northeast to its tip at Copper Harbor, documenting the network of lighthouses essential for Lake Superior navigation, including Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Manitou Island Lighthouse. Across the water, the wilderness of Isle Royale National Park is shown in detail, from the heights of Mt Desor to the isolated Rock of Ages Light. Transportation corridors like the Soo Line railroad and Us 41 connect the industrial centers of Calumet and Laurium to the remote northern reaches of the peninsula. This edition reflects a period of transition as historical sites like Fort Wilkins and lakefront recreational areas gained prominence alongside the region's enduring maritime and extraction industries.