1964 Map of Rexton

About this map

Industrial activity and forest management intersect in the Upper Peninsula, where the Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior State Forest meet. The settlement of Rexton sits as a primary hub along the Soo Line, surrounded by several smaller locales including Caffey and Caffey Corner. The landscape is defined by its extraction history, prominently featuring the Fiborn Quarry and Fiborn Pond, which are linked to the rail network and various legacy logging routes like the Dinkey Line and Old Railroad Grade. This mid-century view documents the intricate water system feeding the Hendrie River, dotted with numerous family-named lakes such as Strouble Lake and Ryerse Lake. Local genealogy and land-use researchers will find value in the placement of the Caffey Cem and the small cluster at Crossville, providing a clear look at the region before late-20th-century shifts.