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1954 Map of Winona

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Winona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The copper-rich landscape of Houghton County and the Greenland Range are captured here in the mid-1950s, defined by its active mining history and managed forests. Industrial remnants and active sites such as the Winona Mine, Shawmut Mine, and Indiana Mine are prominent alongside extensive Tailings and Gravel Pits, illustrating the area's geological economy. The settlement patterns follow the drainages and rail corridors, with towns like Winona, Donken, and Nisula serving as local hubs.

Large portions of the terrain are designated as the Baraga State Forest and Ottawa National Forest, where old transportation routes like the Railroad Grade and State Forest Grade crisscross the timberland. Along the Lake Superior coast, the Misery Bay Sch stands near the mouth of the Misery River, while inland, a dense network of glacial lakes including Lake Roland, Gerald Lake, and Emily Lake dots the basin. The inclusion of the Simar Landing Field and Elm River Lookout Tower highlights the specialized infrastructure required for fire observation and local transit in this wooded territory.