1947 Map of Iron Mountain

About this map

The Menominee River carves a jagged border between Wisconsin and Michigan in this mid-century survey, defining a landscape shaped by hydroelectric power and the timber-to-mining transition. Industrial nodes are centered on the river's descent, notably at Big Quinnesec Falls and the Henry Ford Dam, while the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad cuts through the northern timberlands to serve settlements like Commonwealth and Hematite. The southern portion of the map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, where local life revolved around numerous small district schools such as Golden Rule Sch, Fairview Sch, and Mountain Sch. The map also captures a recreational layer around the glacial lake clusters, including Spreadeagle Lake and Lake Anna, alongside early roadside developments like Vagabond Cabins.