1952 Map of Thayer

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railway corridors define the development of this Upper Peninsula landscape during the early 1950s. Isolated logging and rail stops like Thayer and Gogebic Station represent the sparse settlement pattern within the Ottawa National Forest, where industrial activity is marked by various gravel pits and named spurs such as Blacks Spur. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and river systems, including the South Branch Ontonagon River and the South Branch Presque Isle River. Notable landmarks such as the Matchwood Lookout Tower and Watersmeet Lookout Tower highlight the importance of fire observation in this heavily timbered region. Hydrological features like Kakabika Falls and Wolverine Falls punctuate the drainage basins, while large bodies of water like Beatons Lake and Sucker Lake provide significant geographic anchors between the townships of Marenisco and Watersmeet.