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1941 Map of Strongs

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Strongs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Strongs and its neighboring settlements of Strongs Corners and Rexford anchor this 1941 survey of the Upper Peninsula's interior, showing a landscape defined by the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad. This rail line, running parallel to State Hwy No 28, served as the primary artery for the region's timber and transit needs before the mid-century expansion of the local road network. The map reveals the early footprint of the United States Military Reservation and the nearby Raco Field, reflecting the era's mobilization efforts.

Water features dominate the northern coastline along Pendills Bay, where Naomikong Point and Sault Pt mark the transition into Lake Superior. Inland, the terrain is dotted with numerous small lakes and family-named landmarks like Jones School and the Demond Hill Fire Tower. The intricate drainage patterns of the West Branch of Halfaday Creek and Sullivan's Creek illustrate the low-lying, complex hydrology that shaped the development of these Chippewa County townships.