1948 Map of South Range

About this map

Mining settlements of the Keweenaw Peninsula dominate this 1940s landscape, illustrating a specialized industrial geography shaped by the Copper Range railroad. Significant residential and industrial hubs like South Range, Painesdale, and Trimountain follow the linear path of the lode, where company-town patterns and rail spurs are clearly delineated. The presence of the Champion Mine and Globe Mine near the headwaters of the Little Otter River shows the proximity of extraction to the area's water resources. To the west, the terrain transitions into the more sparsely settled townships of Adams and Stanton, characterized by glacial features like Lake Perrault and Twelvemile Lake. Other notable landmarks include the Mountain View Cem and the Trimountain Fire Tower, which stands as a sentinel over the surrounding woodland and mining operations.