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2011 Map of Aura

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Aura serves as the focal point for this section of Baraga County, situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the mouth of Huron Bay. The settlement pattern follows a grid of local roads named for area families, including Keranen, Heikkinen, and Biltonen, reflecting the local heritage of the L'Anse Township region. Vital community infrastructure is clustered in the village, including the Aura Town Hall, Aura School, and Aura Cemetery.

The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the Silver River and Dakota Creek drain into the Great Lake. Notable natural landmarks include the elevation of Pikes Peak and the cascading waters at Middle Silver River Falls and Silver Falls. Along the coast, the geography transitions from the sandy stretch of Second Sand Beach to the rocky protrusion of Rock Beach Point, while further south, the Elmblad Camp sits near the quiet waters of Bella Lake.