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2011 Map of Ishpeming

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ishpeming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ishpeming anchors this survey of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula mining country, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of iron-era settlements and water bodies. The terrain rises to several prominent heights including Pilot Knob, Last Bluff, and the Jasper Knob Scenic Overlook, offering a clear view of the region's industrial and recreational geography. To the south of the main town, smaller community clusters like Salisbury, Frenchtown, and National Mine suggest the historical locations of early iron workings and worker housing.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Lake Angeline, Lake Bancroft, and Lake Sally surrounding the urban core. To the south, the map follows the winding course of the Middle Branch Escanaba River and the Schweitzer Creek drainage, leading toward White City Falls. Local landmarks such as the Suicide Bowl Ski Jumps and the Cliff Lookout Tower on Summit Mountain highlight the cultural and lookout points significant to Marquette County residents.