1948 Map of Laurium
USGS Topo · Published 1948About this map
Industrial infrastructure and shoreline settlements dominate this survey of the Keweenaw Peninsula’s copper country. The heavy presence of the Mineral Range Railroad, Copper Range Railroad, and the Hecla and Torch Lake Railroad highlights a landscape dedicated to moving ore from inland mines to lakeside processing centers. Significant industrial sites like the Quincy Mill on the western shore of Torch Lake sit adjacent to workers' communities such as Hubbell, Lake Linden, and Mason. Further inland, the residential grids of Laurium and Calumet are clearly defined, surrounded by smaller patches of settlement like Swedetown and Osceola. Educational and community hubs are noted through landmarks such as Osceola Sch, Traprock Sch, and several burial grounds including Maple Hill Cem and Calvary Cem.
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Editions of this 1948 Laurium Map
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Featured Locations
- Hubbell, Torch Lake Township
- Lake Linden, Schoolcraft Township
- Calumet, Calumet Township
- Laurium, Calumet Township
- Osceola, Calumet Township