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2017 Map of Laurium

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Laurium
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The industrial legacy of the Copper Country is preserved across this landscape, which centers on the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The map documents the dense residential grids of Calumet, Laurium, and Swedetown, reflecting the area's significance as a major mining and processing hub. Along the western shores of Torch Lake, the site of the Quincy Mill and the settlement of Mason mark the historical intersection of rail and water transport used for mineral processing.

Beyond the urban centers, the terrain transitions into a network of recreational paths like the Swedetown Singletrack and the Back Country Trail. Natural features such as Hungarian Falls and the meandering Trap Rock River provide a stark contrast to the nearby Houghton County Memorial Airport. For genealogists, the inclusion of Maple Hill Cem, Hecla Cem, and Calvary Cem offers critical locations for tracing family histories tied to the local mines.