1985 Map of Hancock

About this map

Copper mining heritage dominates the Keweenaw Peninsula in this mid-1980s look at the Copper Country. The twin cities of Houghton and Hancock serve as the focal point, separated by the deep waters of Portage Lake and connected to the academic hub of Mich Tech Univ. The map documents the industrial footprint of the region's mineral wealth, showing significant sites such as the Quincy Mine, Franklin Mine, and Seneca Mine, along with the Quincy Mill on the shoreline. Outside the primary urban centers, the landscape is dotted with smaller mining settlements like Allouez, Ahmeek, and Mohawk. Beyond the mine shafts, the geography transitions into the Copper Country State Forest, where the rugged coast of Lake Superior is marked by the Sand Hills Lighthouse and quiet harbors like Eagle Harbor and Lac La Belle. An Old RR Grade winds through the terrain, tracing the path of former rail lines that once powered the local economy.