1956 Map of Kiernan

About this map

The Michigamme Reservoir dominates the center of this 1956 mid-century survey, its expansive waters and intricate shoreline reaching into the Iron Range State Forest. The landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Lake Ellen, Butler Lake, and Lake Wallace, all tied together by the course of the Michigamme River. Infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the Way Dam and Hemlock Falls Dam, which regulate the reservoir for power and water management.