1955 Map of Republic
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
The iron mining legacy of Michigan's Marquette Range is clearly etched into the landscape of Humboldt and Republic. The industrial footprint of the Republic Mine and Humboldt Mine dominates the topography, characterized by extensive tailings ponds, mine dumps, and a network of specialized infrastructure including a Pump House and Water Tank. This mid-century environment was deeply tied to the railroads, with the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, and the Lake Superior and Ishpeming all converging to transport ore from the pits.
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Editions of this 1955 Republic Map
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- Republic Township, MI
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