2017 Map of Aldridge Creek

About this map

Ottawa National Forest dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems feeding into the iron rivers. The map traces the rugged path of the N Country National Scenic Trail as it winds through the interior toward the Porcupine Mountains in the northwest. Water is the primary feature of this terrain, with the Big Iron River and its numerous tributaries, such as Aldridge Creek and McFarland Cr, carving through the forest. Significant vertical drops in the landscape are noted at Deer Creek Falls and Rapid River Falls in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey reflects a largely undeveloped wilderness managed for conservation and recreation, accessed primarily via routes like Forest Hwy 360 and S Boundary Rd.