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1952 Map of Ishpeming

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ishpeming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The iron ore mining hubs of Ishpeming and Negaunee anchor this mid-century survey of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, revealing a landscape defined by industrial extraction. Large Mine Dumps and active operations like the Empire Mine and Athens Mine surround the urban centers, while the Tilden Mines and National Mine mark the rugged interior. These industrial footprints are countered by a high density of named water bodies, including Lake Angeline, Goose Lake, and Lake Gribben.

South of the main settlements, smaller communities like Palmer and Frenchtown sit near the Middle Branch Escanaba River. The transportation network is a complex web of rail history, showing the Chicago and North Western and Lake Superior and Ishpeming tracks alongside an Old Railroad Grade. For genealogists, the map preserves local landmarks such as the Finnish Ch and Bakkala Cem, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of the Marquette Range before modern redevelopment.