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1985 Map of Hancock

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Copper mining heritage and the industrial legacy of the Keweenaw Peninsula define this mid-1980s look at the Copper Country. The twin cities of Hancock and Houghton sit at the center of the sheet, connected by their shared position on Portage Lake, while the educational hub of Mich Tech marks the southern shore. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by mineral extraction, tracing the mineral range from Painesdale and South Range northeast through Calumet and Laurium to the mining settlements of Ahmeek and Mohawk.

Infrastructure tied to the copper boom remains prominent, including the Soo Line railroad and concentrated industrial sites along Torch Lake at Hubbell and Lake Linden. The coastal geography is equally detailed, from the Sand Hills Lighthouse on the northern shore of Lake Superior to the sheltered waters of Bete Grise Bay. This survey captures the transition of the region's economy, where historic sites like the Quincy Mill and Seneca Mine stand alongside modern landmarks like the Houghton Co Mem Airport.