1952 Map of Sands

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad forms the central corridor of this 1952 study, connecting the small settlements of Sands and Sands Station with the mining and logging outposts of the Upper Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Kona Hills and a dense network of water bodies, including Pelesier Lake and Powell Lake. To the northwest, the community of Cascade and nearby Gravel Pits indicate the industrial activities of the era, while the eastern portion of the map is crossed by numerous streams such as Cedar Creek and Silver Creek. The Branch Escanaba River cuts through the southwest corner, highlighting the drainage patterns that shaped early development in Marquette County. Local historians will find the specific locations of rural clusters like Gentian and Peterson essential for tracing family ties in this transition zone of the Michigan forest.