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1940 Map of Lake Medora

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Lake Medora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula is defined by its complex shoreline and glacial geology in this 1940 survey. At Copper Harbor, the settlement sits between its protected harbor and the waters of Lake Fanny Hooe, while the inland landscape is dominated by the expansive Lake Medora. The presence of the Aetna site along the Aetna ridge line reflects the area's mining legacy, situated south of the prominent Rocky Ridge.

Modern recreation and accessibility are evident in the inclusion of the Brockway Mountain Drive, which provides access to scenic vistas like West Bluff and Brockway Nose. This transition toward tourism is further marked by Hebard State Park along the Lake Superior coast and the Keweenaw Country Club. To the south, the terrain falls away toward Bete Gris Bay and the settlement at Collins, where Lac la Belle meets the lake.