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1956 Map of Kiernan

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kiernan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Michigamme Reservoir dominates this landscape in the Upper Peninsula, showing its status as a vital hydrological hub during the mid-20th century. The intricate shoreline of the reservoir is punctuated by the Way Dam and Hemlock Falls Dam, marking the industrial management of the Michigamme River. The surrounding Iron Range State Forest and Crystal Falls Mansfield area reflect a territory defined by timber resources and remote encampments like McMillan Camp.

Infrastructure in this era is anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle near the settlement of Kiernan. The terrain is characterized by numerous small glacial lakes such as Lake Ellen and Butler Lake, along with the prominent Michigamme Mountain, illustrating the rugged, water-bound geography of Iron County before modern development altered these remote stretches.