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1985 Map of Marquette

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Marquette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Marquette and the neighboring iron ore centers of Ishpeming and Negaunee anchor the southern edge of this mid-1980s landscape. The map illustrates the industrial and institutional footprint of the region, from the Soo Line and Ls&I railroads serving the mines to the sprawling grounds of the Marquette State Prison and Northern Michigan University. Along the coast of Lake Superior, the city is framed by landmarks like Presque Isle Park and Lighthouse Point, while the interior shows the extensive water management of the Silver Lake Basin and Dead River.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense Escanaba River State Forest, where isolated settlements like Big Bay and Dodge City dot the wilderness. The map documents numerous water features including Lake Independence and the remote Huron Mountains, providing a detailed view of the rugged Upper Peninsula before more modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace local history through sites like Holy Cross Cem and Park Cem, as well as named landings like Gillet Landing and Burns Landing.