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1907 Map of Marquette

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Marquette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Marquette serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the heavy industry of the Upper Peninsula meets the shoreline of Lake Superior. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of rail lines, including the Lake Superior and Ishpeming and the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic, which converge at the Harbor Basin. The map reveals the civic and industrial footprint of the early 20th century, highlighting the State Prison and County House south of the city, alongside a Powder Works near the mouth of the Dead River.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain rises sharply into landmarks like Sugarloaf Mtn and Hogback Mtn. Smaller settlements such as Forestville and Bancroft are nestled along the river valleys, providing a view into the area's secondary hubs. The detailed mapping of Presque Isle and its surrounding waters, including Partridge Bay and Middle Bay, shows the natural harbors that facilitated the region's growth as a maritime and rail gateway.