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1941 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Menominee River carves a winding path along the state line in this 1939 field study, a landscape defined by its hydroelectric potential and the legacy of the iron range. Industrial development is anchored by the Brule Island Power Plant, the Pine River Power Plant, and the Henry Ford Dam, reflecting an era of growing power infrastructure. Nearby, the settlement of Commonwealth and the Hematite mine label point to the region's deep connection to mineral extraction.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Woodlawn Cem near Florence to a dense network of rural schools including Golden Rule Sch, Fairview Sch, and Mountain Sch. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad cuts through the center, linking these small communities to the wider industrial corridor. Recreational spots like the Spread Eagle Lakes and Vagabond Cabins provide a contrast to the working landscape of the Buckeye Fire Tower and surrounding timberlands.