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1956 Map of Michigamme

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Michigamme
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The northern reaches of the Copper Country State Forest and Escanaba River State Forest converge in this mid-century survey of the rugged Michigan backcountry. Centered on the sprawling waters of Lake Michigamme, the landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes and river systems, including the Peshekee River and the headwaters of the Huron River. Settlement is sparse, defined by the village of Michigamme and industrial pockets like Imperial Heights, while the interior is marked by isolated logging or sporting outposts such as Elmblad Camp, Ruona Camp, and Snyder Camp.

The presence of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad corridor along the southern shore highlights the importance of timber and mineral extraction to the local economy. Evidence of this heritage is visible near the tracks at the Mine Dump, while higher elevations are monitored from the Three Lakes Lookout Tower. Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks like the Lakeview Cem and named geographic features such as Presbytory Point and Sundstrum Island.