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1954 Map of Winona

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Winona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The industrial legacy of the Copper Country is etched across this mid-century landscape along the Copper Range Railroad. At the center of this activity lies Winona, where the Winona Mine and Indiana Mine are situated near the banks of Winona Lake. Further north, the Shawmut Mine and the Shawmut Creek drainage reflect the intensive mineral exploration that defined this portion of the Upper Peninsula. These mining sites are connected by a network of rail lines and an old railroad grade, illustrating the transition of the region's transport infrastructure as the era of heavy mining evolved.

Dense woodlands of the Baraga State Forest and Ottawa National Forest surround isolated settlements such as Stonington and Donken. Cultural landmarks like the Hall Sch and a local Cem provide touchpoints for genealogists researching the families who lived near the Misery River and Elm River. From the Elm River Lookout Tower to the small airstrip at Simar Landing Field, the map documents a remote frontier of industry and forestry.