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1956 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Presque Isle River carves a dramatic path through the western Upper Peninsula, flowing northward toward Lake Superior through a series of significant cascades including Manabezho Falls, Manido Falls, and Nawadaha Falls. This mid-century landscape is defined by the intersection of industrial transport and conservation, where the Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains State Park protect the timberlands and terrain around Porcupine Peak.

Logistical hubs such as Thomaston, Connorville, and Tula are shown along the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic. These small settlements and sidings, including Manley Siding and Jack Spur, reflect the region's reliance on the timber and mining economies. Inland water features like Copper Pond and numerous named creeks such as Spikehorn Creek and Jackson Creek highlight the dense drainage network of the Gogebic and Ontonagon county line.