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1948 Map of Mohawk

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mohawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Mohawk and Fulton serve as the primary hubs of activity in this post-war survey of Michigan’s Copper Country. The landscape is defined by the prominent Cliff Range and Fulton Range, which dictate the placement of both settlements and industrial infrastructure. The presence of the Hecla and Torch Lake RR and the Gratiot Mine highlights the area's deep-rooted mining history, while the drainage systems of the Gratiot River and Tobacco River carve through the rugged Keweenaw Peninsula terrain.

Water bodies like Thayer Lake and Deerwater Lake are scattered across the eastern sections, providing a stark contrast to the concentrated grid patterns of the mining towns. Local history is etched into the landscape at sites like Hebards and the small settlement of Seneca, illustrating the spread of industry along the mineral-rich ridges. In the south, the Traverse River winds through Schoolcraft toward the shoreline, marking the transition from the upland mining districts to the lowland marshes.