1958 Map of Marquette

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Marquette and the neighboring mining centers of Ishpeming and Negaunee anchor the northern shore of the Upper Peninsula in this late-1950s survey. The landscape is defined by vast public lands and industrial infrastructure, ranging from the Hiawatha National Forest to the specialized Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad. Coastal landmarks like Grand Island, Miners Castle, and the Big Bay Point Lighthouse highlight the maritime importance of the Lake Superior shoreline. Inland, the map reveals a network of small timber and rail settlements such as Eben Junction, Trenary, and Republic. The transition from heavy extraction to postwar defense is visible at the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, while conservation efforts are marked by the sprawling Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Numerous state forests, including Escanaba River State Forest, dominate the interior, tracing the paths of the Sturgeon River and Manistique River.