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1955 Map of Norway

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Norway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Iron mining history dominates this mid-century landscape of the Menominee Range, where the industrial legacy of Norway and Quinnesec is etched into the terrain. Numerous dormant operations including the Aragon Mine, Norway Mine, and Quinnesec Mine surround the town centers, reflecting an era when underground riches drove the local economy. The transportation network is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad and various stretches of Old Railroad Grade, which once funneled ore toward the shipping ports.

Natural features provide a stark contrast to the industrial pits, with the Menominee River carving the southern boundary and forming Little Quinnesec Falls near Niagara. To the north, the Copper Country State Forest encompasses the drainage of Seiberts Creek and Fumee Lake. Civic life is well-documented through landmarks like the McKinley School, St. Anthony Cemetery, and the County Fairground, providing a clear view of the community structure as it stood in the 1950s.