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2014 Map of Barbeau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The low-lying wetlands and creek systems of eastern Chippewa County are mapped here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by water and a grid-like road network. The Charlotte River flows through the northern reaches, while the Little Munuscong River crosses the southern edge of the sheet. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on small communities like Barbeau and Donaldson, which serve as local anchors in this rural expanse.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved on this terrain, including the Donaldson Presbyterian Cem and the Barbeau Cem located near the town centers. Smaller drainage systems like Spring Cr and School Creek intersect with north-south routes such as S Ridge Rd and Riverside Dr, illustrating the challenges of land development and agricultural drainage in the Upper Peninsula. The map also identifies McCarron at the junction of E 12 Mile Rd, providing a clear record of the area's established rural infrastructure.