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2019 Map of Iron River

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iron River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iron River and its neighboring mining-era communities define this landscape in the Upper Peninsula. The map reveals the dense cluster of iron-mining towns including Stambaugh, Caspian, and Gaastra, along with several smaller residential pockets like Hiawatha Location, Forbes Location, and Virgil Location. These "locations" are a hallmark of the region's industrial heritage, representing specific housing developments built near historical mine sites.

The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the wooded expanse of the Nicolet National Forest and Ottawa National Forest, divided by the winding Brule River which serves as the Michigan Wisconsin state line. Significant water features like Stanley Lake and Camp Lake are shown alongside local landmarks such as Sheridan Hill and Resthaven Cem. The grid of the Iron River district is well-documented, from the industrial E Railroad St to the residential streets of Mineral Hills.