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2011 Map of Arnold

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Arnold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Arnold and the small settlements of Mashek and Watson anchor this corner of Marquette County, where a sparse network of county roads intersects a landscape dominated by river systems. The northern reaches are defined by the winding course of the Little West Branch Escanaba River and its tributaries, including Lone Pine Creek and Lindsey Creek. To the south, the terrain drains toward the Ford River and Hunters Brook, creating a distinct watershed divide between these major Upper Peninsula river basins.

The layout of the road network, including County Hwy SY and County Rd 426, suggests a region focused on timber or transit rather than dense residential development. The primary water bodies, particularly the Escanaba River flowing along the northeastern edge, are central to the area's geography. Researchers can trace the precise positioning of rural junctions and creek crossings that have long supported the remote character of Wells Township.