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1951 Map of Rockland

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Rockland and its surrounding copper mining landscapes are documented here at mid-century, shortly after field checks in 1949. The terrain is defined by the branching corridors of the Ontonagon River, including the East Branch Ontonagon River and Middle Branch Ontonagon River. Industrial and transportation infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Chic Ago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific railroad and localized mining landmarks like C Shaft Hill. Smaller settlements such as Victoria and Bruce Crossing anchor the rural landscape, which is dotted with community centers like Wainola Ch and several burial grounds, including Irish Hollow Cem and Woodlawn Cem.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Ottawa National Forest, where the Baltimore River and Trout Creek flow through more secluded reaches. Notable landmarks like the Gardner Lookout Tower and Military Bridge provide specific points of interest for local historians, while the Duluth South Shore And Atlantic railroad serves the southern settlements. This survey offers a clear view of the Ontonagon County interior before modern highway expansions altered these traditional township boundaries.