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1954 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Iron Mountain and the neighboring industrial centers of Kingsford and Niagara anchor the northeastern corner of this mid-century survey, where the Menominee River serves as the dividing line between Michigan and Wisconsin. The landscape is defined by its deep timber and mineral heritage, with the Iron Range and various fire towers scattered across the Nicolet National Forest and Chequamegon National Forest.

Railroad connectivity remains vital to the regional economy during this era, with the Chicago and North Western, Soo Line, and Milwaukee Road intersecting at hubs like Rhinelander, Antigo, and Gagen. The map preserves the locations of numerous tribal lands, including the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation and the Potawatomi Indian Reservation, alongside remote lakeside stations like Koepenick Station and Perote Station that once served the northwoods logging industry.