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1954 Map of Point Mills

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Point Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Copper Range railroad traces the western shoreline of this Copper Country landscape, serving industrial hubs like Dollar Bay and Point Mills. During this mid-century period, the area around Torch Lake and Portage Lake remained a critical corridor for the region's mining and manufacturing legacy, evidenced by the Mine Dump at Point Mills and the expansive Stone Quarry to the south. The map documents a blend of industrial utility and remote wilderness, with the Baraga State Forest dominating the southeastern terrain.

Local infrastructure is represented by the Sarazin Sch and Princess Point Sch, while the isolated Jacobsville Cem sits near the shores of Keweenaw Bay. Waterways define the geography, from the complex winding of the Sturgeon River and Snake River to the sheltered waters of Dollar Bay. This survey captures the transition from active industrial sites like Senter to the quiet stretches of Bushel Swamp and Big Creek.