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1946 Map of Laurium

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Laurium
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Torch Lake and its industrial shoreline define this section of Michigan's Copper Country, reflecting a landscape shaped by mineral extraction and transportation. The settlements of Laurium and Calumet stand as major population centers, while the western shore of the lake is marked by significant mining infrastructure like the Quincy Mill. The transit network is dense with history, featuring the Soo Line Railroad and the Hecla and Calumet lines that once moved ore and timber through the region.

Modern developments appear alongside legacy sites, notably the Houghton County Memorial Airport positioned west of the steep descent toward Hubbell and Lake Linden. Local life is further documented through small landmarks such as Traprock Sch and the Maple Hill Cem, providing important touchstones for genealogists tracing families in these mining communities. The terrain transitions sharply from the elevated mining plateau down to the Portage Lake waterway.