1955 Map of Marenisco

About this map

Marenisco serves as the primary hub for this portion of Gogebic County, situated where the Chicago and North Western rail line meets the waters of the Presque Isle River. The mid-century landscape is defined by the heavy timber of the Ottawa National Forest and an extensive network of waterways including Kinnickinnic Creek, Bingham Creek, and Wolf Mountain Cr. Evidence of the region's industrial transitions is visible in the numerous segments of Old Railroad Grade and sections labeled Abandoned, which mark the former paths of logging and mineral transport. Public safety and aviation infrastructure are represented by the Marenisco Lookout Tower and the Marenisco Landing Field, while the smaller settlements of Ethelwood and Theilers provide a record of early northern Michigan community development. The presence of Yondota Falls and several Gravel Pit locations further highlights the area's natural geography and resource extraction history.