1958 Map of Munising

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Grand Island dominates the northern portion of this survey, shielding Grand Island Harbor and South Bay from the open waters of Lake Superior. The city of Munising is tucked along the shoreline, serving as a hub for both the local economy and the gateway to the Pictured Rocks shoreline to the east. The landscape transitions from the developed coastal strip at Christmas and Wetmore into the dense timberlands of the Hiawatha National Forest, which is crisscrossed by several rail lines including the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic. Local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, Hanely Landing Field, and several waterfalls such as Wagner Falls and Miners Falls illustrate a community defined by its natural resources and northern geography.