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1961 Map of Marquette

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Marquette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Iron mining and timber dominate this 1961 survey of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, centered on the bustling port of Marquette. The industrial character of the region is evident in the cluster of mining operations around Ishpeming and Negaunee, including the Empire Mine and Republic Mine. These hubs are connected by an intricate web of rail lines such as the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad and the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad, which were essential for moving ore to the docks on Lake Superior.

Away from the industrial centers, the map documents a landscape heavily managed for conservation and forestry, featuring the Hiawatha National Forest and Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The coastline is marked by navigation aids like the Big Bay Point Lighthouse and the Marquette Lighthouse. Significant Cold War-era infrastructure is also present at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, showing the strategic importance of the region during this period.