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1955 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Mining operations and hydroelectric power define this mid-century landscape along the Michigan Wisconsin border. Industrial heritage is evident in the dense concentration of iron works, including the Chapin Mine, West Chapin Mine, and Pewabic Mine, which flank the northern edge of Iron Mountain. The Menominee River serves as both a political boundary and an energy source, controlled by the Twin Falls Dam and Big Quinnesec Dam.

Residential growth is documented through the detailed street grids of Kingsford and Niagara, supported by numerous local institutions such as Amidon Sch and Washington Sch. Transportation networks of the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads intersect the region, connecting the mines to broader markets while passing near community landmarks like the Kingsford-Quinnesec Cem and the VA Hospital.