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1956 Map of Kiernan

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Iron Range State Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where the waters of the Michigamme Reservoir define the local geography. The reservoir's vast footprint, held by Way Dam and Hemlock Falls Dam, dramatically altered the natural course of the Michigamme River and its surrounding wetlands. Industry and early logging presence are evident through the McMillan Camp and the rail line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle near the settlement of Kiernan. To the east, the terrain rises toward Michigamme Mountain, overlooking a network of smaller glacial lakes like Lake Ellen and Butler Lake. This 1950s survey captures the region as a hybrid of managed timberland, hydroelectric infrastructure, and recreational waters, before modern development further altered the remote Upper Peninsula character.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain