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1946 Map of Phoenix

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Phoenix
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Eagle River sits prominently along the shoreline of Lake Superior in this 1946 survey, serving as a focal point for the Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged coastal geography. The map illustrates the region's transition from maritime reliance to terrestrial infrastructure, evidenced by the Coast Guard Sta at Fivemile Point and the winding route of U.S. 41 meeting M-26 at the inland settlement of Phoenix.

Tracing the complex drainage of the Houghton Range, the landscape is defined by the West Branch and East Branch Eagle River as they converge toward the coast. Researchers can identify remnants of the area's industrial past through the Old Railroad Grade and specialized transportation routes like Sand Dunes Drive near Great Sand Bay. Local history is anchored by the Eagle River Cem and Hillside Cem, which mark the established communities of the mid-20th century.