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2023 Map of Ishpeming

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ishpeming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ishpeming and neighboring Negaunee anchor this study of Michigan’s iron range, where the urban grid meets a landscape heavily shaped by its mining heritage. The area between these centers is dotted with distinct historical settlements such as National Mine, Salisbury, and Frenchtown, reflecting the clustered growth pattern of the Marquette Iron Range. Significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks like Pilot Knob and Summit Mountain, while the industrial and social history of the region is traced through the Ishpeming-To-Republic Route Trl, which follows the path of former rail connections essential to the ore trade.

Water features dominate the southern and eastern portions of the map, including Lake Angeline, Lake Sally, and Blue Lake. The hydrological network is further defined by Carp Creek and the Middle Branch Escanaba River, which flows near White City Falls and Ely Falls. This topographical record provides a clear view of how the residential streets of West Ishpeming and North Lake are integrated into the complex terrain of the Upper Peninsula.