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1954 Map of Skanee

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Skanee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Skanee and the surrounding wilderness of the Baraga State Forest are documented here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the timber industry and Lake Superior's rugged shoreline. The settlement itself is centered near Huron Bay, supported by the Swedish Ch, Skanee Sch, and Skanee Cem. Logging's footprint is evident in the numerous remote camps scattered through the interior, including Girard Camp, Erickson Camp, and Eliason Camp.

Along the coast, maritime and natural landmarks like Lighthouse Point and Point Abbaye reach into the water, while the Huron Mountains and Bald Mountain dominate the eastern topography. An Old Railroad Grade snakes through the southern sections, marking the evolution of transportation from rail to road. From the Arvon Lookout Tower to the protected Huron National Wildlife Refuge on the Huron Islands, this map captures a specialized coastal-forest economy at its peak.