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1951 Map of Vermilion, 1971 Print
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1951 Map of Vermilion

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern expanse of this 1950s coastal survey, where the rugged shoreline of Michigan's Upper Peninsula meets the deep waters of the Great Lakes. The small settlement of Vermilion serves as the primary landmark on this remote stretch, situated near a prominent Tower that likely aided maritime navigation or fire lookout duties. The interior is characterized by the dense woodlands of the Whitefish State Forest, a landscape defined by its complex hydrology of small lakes and winding drainage systems. Unique local names such as Weatherhogs Lake and Twomile Lake suggest a history of local woodsmen and early residents who navigated these isolated wetlands. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Luce Co and Chippewa Co, cutting through the timberland and low-lying marshes near Browns Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain