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2019 Map of Ishpeming

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ishpeming and Negaunee anchor this survey of Michigan's Marquette Iron Range, where the landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of the mining industry. The map captures the dense street grids and satellite settlements like Frenchtown, Salisbury, and National Mine, all of which developed around the region's massive iron ore deposits. The central corridor is marked by the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, tracing the path of the railroads that once hauled ore from the mines to the docks.

South of the urban centers, the terrain transitions into a complex hydrology of lakes and wetlands. The Middle Branch Escanaba River flows through the southern sections, while prominent heights like Summit Mtn and Pilot Knob offer overlook points near the mines. Notable landmarks such as Suicide Bowl Rd reflect the local cultural history of the area, alongside numerous industrial water bodies including Lake Angeline and Blue Lake.