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2014 Map of Aldridge Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Aldridge Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest dominates this section of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where dense woodland is dissected by a complex network of waterways. The northern edge touches the Porcupine Mountains, with the S Boundary Rd serving as a key transition point into the highlands. The drainage patterns here are remarkably intricate, centered on the Big Iron River and its numerous tributaries, including the West Branch Iron River, McFarland Cr, and Aldridge Cr. In the southern reaches, the Rapid River flows through the forest, punctuated by the Rapid River Falls, while the Deer Creek Falls are located further north along a different branch.

Pedestrian access is highlighted by the N Country National Scenic Trail, which winds through the central portion of the quadrangle. This trail, along with Forest Hwy 360, provides the primary means of navigating the wilderness. The presence of multiple falls and the converging iron-named river branches indicate a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and high water volume, typical of the region's copper-rich geological history.