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1956 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Porcupine Mountains rise sharply from the southern shore of Lake Superior, defining the northern edge of this Upper Peninsula landscape. Within Porcupine Mountains State Park, landmarks like Porcupine Peak and Lookout Mountain stand alongside remote outposts such as the Section 17 Cabin and the Underwood Lookout Tower. The terrain is deeply carved by water, featuring numerous drops including Explorers Falls and Trappers Falls along the Little Carp River.

Further south, the industrial and transport history of Gogebic Co is visible along the rail corridors. The Duluth South Shore And Atlantic and the Chicago And North Western railroads link small settlements and loading points like Thomaston, Connorville, Tula, and Manley Siding. This network, set within the Ottawa National Forest, reflects the mid-century timber and transit economy of the region before modern highway development reshaped these interior forest communities.