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2019 Map of Vulcan

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Vulcan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Sturgeon River flows through the heart of this Dickinson County landscape, defining the character of the settlements at Vulcan and Loretto. This 2019 survey captures a region where the industrial legacy of the Upper Peninsula is reflected in its street names and local landmarks, such as Brickyard Rd and the prominent height of Brier Hill. The mapping of the local road network, including Swede Settlement Rd, speaks to the era of early logging and agricultural colonization that shaped these communities.

Natural hydrology is a dominant feature, with the river feeding into Power Dam Falls and smaller tributaries like Cassidy Cr and Hamilton Cr branching through the township. To the south, Mary Lake and the residential corridors along E Main St and Williams St show the modern configuration of these historic mining-era towns. The northern reaches remain largely dominated by woods and wetlands, accessed by timber-management routes like the Norway Truck Trl.