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1955 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Iron mining and hydroelectric power drive the landscape of the Michigan-Wisconsin border in this mid-century study. The Menominee River serves as the dividing line between Iron Mountain and Aurora, with the Twin Falls Dam and Big Quinnesec Dam harnessing the waterway. The industrial character of the region is evident in the dense concentration of iron operations, including the Trader Mine, Globe Mine, and Pewabic Mine near Millie Hill.

Residential growth is concentrated in Kingsford and East Kingsford, where numerous institutions like American Martyrs Sch and Garden Village Sch supported the local workforce. Unusual recreational and infrastructure features like the Ski Slide at Pine Mountain and the VA Hospital reflect the city's role as a regional hub. To the north, the Sturgeon River State Forest provides a sharp contrast to the organized grids of the mining towns and the industrial activity near Niagara.