1954 Map of Houghton

About this map

Houghton and its industrial surroundings serve as the focal point of this copper country survey, showcasing the dense mining infrastructure of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Copper Range is traced through a series of company towns and active workings, including Atlantic Mine, Trimountain, and Painesdale, where the Champion Mine remains a prominent fixture of the landscape. Along the shores of Portage Lake, the Michigan College of Mining and Technology anchors the educational and technical hub of the region, while the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad facilitates the heavy transport required for the local economy. From the coastal recreation at McLain State Park on Lake Superior to the inland farms near Liminga and Oskar, the map illustrates a complex geography of resource extraction and established community life. Researchers will find significant detail in the placement of local institutions like the County Hospital and the remote Tri-mountain Lookout Tower.