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1954 Map of Traverse Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Traverse Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this mid-century view of the Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline, where the waters of Keweenaw Bay and Rabbit Bay meet the northern coast. The landscape is defined by the heavy timber of the Baraga State Forest, which stretches across the western edge of the quadrangle. Small drainage systems like Lahti Creek and Le Chance Cr flow toward the lake, carving narrow paths through the wooded terrain.

The small settlement at Rabbit Bay serves as a primary coastal landmark, positioned near the mouth of the creek. Offshore, the isolated profile of Traverse Island stands as a distinct navigation point in the open water. This 1954 survey captures the area before modern development, showing the transition from the dense forests and inland waters like Mud Lake and Torch Lake to the expansive maritime environment of the Great Lakes.