1949 Map of White Pine

About this map

Lake Superior defines the northern edge of this Upper Peninsula survey, where the rugged shoreline of Union Bay meets the copper-bearing landscape of Ontonagon County. The interior is characterized by the convergence of the Ottawa National Forest and the eastern portion of Porcupine Mountain State Park. The settlement of White Pine sits as a central node in a network of logging and mining interests, evidenced by nearby Sterling Camp, Greenwood Camp, and the uniquely named None Such to the southwest. Several waterways, including the Union River, Little Iron River, and Mineral River, flow northward through steep-contoured terrain toward the lake. Along the coast, Silver City marks the junction of state routes near Gull Point, serving as a gateway to the dense forests and mineral resources that drove the local economy in the late 1940s.