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1954 Map of Huron Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Huron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The northern coast of Marquette County meets Lake Superior in this mid-century topographical record of the Huron Mountain region. The landscape is defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and coastal points, including Pine Lake, Ives Lake, and Conway Lake, all set against the prominent elevations of Mount Ives, Mount Homer, and Mummy Mountain. Settlement is sparse, limited to seasonal hubs like Huron Mountain and Gillet Landing, reflecting the area's preservation within the Michigan State Forest.

Offshore, the Huron National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the Huron Islands, where a prominent Lighthouse on Lighthouse Island stands as a maritime sentinel. The drainage patterns of the Salmon Trout River and the Little Huron River illustrate the hydrology of this wilderness, while interior landmarks like Darby Bend and Breakfast Roll provide specific geographic anchors for those studying the physical history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.