1985 Map of Hancock

About this map

The Keweenaw Peninsula projects into Lake Superior, revealing a landscape deeply marked by its copper mining heritage. In the mid-1980s, the industrial legacy of the region remained visible through the concentration of mines surrounding Hancock and Houghton, including the Quincy Mine, Arcadian Mine, and Isle Royale Mine. The Portage Canal and Portage Lake bisect the peninsula, serving as a central corridor for the settlements of Lake Linden, Hubbell, and Dollar Bay. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by landmarks such as Michigan Technological University, Lakeside Cemetery, and the Sand Hills Lighthouse. The transport network, featuring the Soo Line Railroad and roads like Us 41, connects the southern mining towns to northern outposts like Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor, while the Copper Country State Forest preserves the interior wilderness.