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1981 Map of Aldridge Creek

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Aldridge Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The White Pine Extension Mine sits in the northwest corner of this Ontonagon County landscape, a marker of the region's enduring industrial legacy near the edge of the Porcupine Mountains State Park. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems feeding into the Big Iron River, including the West Branch Big Iron River and the meandering Loggerhead Creek.

Protection of the wilderness is central to this map, which shows the transition between the Ottawa National Forest and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness. Small settlements and landmarks like Aldridge and the Campground near the Little Iron River provide evidence of human activity amidst the deep woods. Along the southern reaches, the Rapid River and the notable White Falls highlight the dramatic water features of the Upper Peninsula interior.