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1980 Map of Ironwood

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Ironwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Gogebic Range dominates this 1980 survey, illustrating the industrial and natural landscape of the Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands. Centered on the sister cities of Ironwood and Hurley, the map documents the region's mining legacy through features like the Peterson Mine and infrastructure including the Grandview Hospital and Municipal Airport. The transition from mining hubs to protected lands is evident in the inclusion of Copper Falls State Park and the expansive Chequamegon National Forest.

Regional transportation networks rely on the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads, which connect scattered settlements such as Mellen, Glidden, and Saxon. The terrain is defined by complex river systems, including the Bad River and the Montreal River, which feeds the Gile Flowage. Significant cultural and conservation areas, such as the Bad River Indian Reservation and the Hay Creek-Hoffman Lake State Wildlife Area, highlight the diverse land use patterns across this border region.