1953 Map of Negaunee

About this map

Mining operations and industrial infrastructure dominate the landscape of the central Upper Peninsula during the early 1950s. The city of Negaunee is anchored by significant iron ore extraction sites, including the Mather Mine B, Maas Mine, and Negaunee Mine, illustrating the intense mineral production of the Marquette Iron Range. Transportation networks support this industry, with the Lake Superior and Ishpeming and the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroads crisscrossing the terrain. To the north, the Dead River Storage Basin and McClure Storage Basin reflect the region's managed water resources for power and industry. Cultural and civic life is represented by the Marquette County Airport, the Morgan Heights Sanatorium, and local education at Kivela Sch, providing a detailed look at a community built on the wealth of the earth.