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1958 Map of Rock

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Maple Ridge and the central Upper Peninsula landscape are defined here by a dense network of timberlands and small rail-side settlements in the late 1950s. The Chicago and Northwestern railroad serves as the primary spine of the region, connecting towns like Rock, Lathrop, and McFarland. These communities, often centered around the railway, supported the surrounding logging and agricultural activities within the Escanaba River State Forest and Menominee State Forest.

Cultural landmarks such as the Highway Gospel Ch and Hillview Cem provide points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in Delta County. The hydrography is equally intricate, with the Tacoosh River and West Branch Whitefish River threading through the forests. Numerous hunting or logging outposts, including Mantila Camp and Hogarth Camp, reflect the seasonal and industrial character of the Northwoods during this era.