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1932 Map of Bark River NE

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Bark River NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Bark River and the neighboring settlement of Harris serve as the primary hubs of this 1932 Upper Peninsula survey, situated along the vital Chicago and Northwestern rail line and state highway. This advance sheet, compiled from early aerial photography, reveals a landscape defined by its rural infrastructure and drainage. The township boundaries of Bark River, Harris, and Gourley divide the territory, which is dotted with essential local landmarks like the Sunnyside Sch and Riverside Sch.

The hydrography of the region is well-articulated, showing the namesake Bark River winding through the terrain alongside Trout Creek and Depas Creek. To the northwest, a cluster of water bodies including Mud Lake, First Lake, and Second Lake illustrates the marshy character of the land before intensive modern development. These details provide a clear look at the early 20th-century settlement patterns in Delta Co and Menominee Co.