Beaton is a small settlement point within this glaciated reach of the Upper Peninsula, characterized by an exceptionally dense concentration of named lakes and interconnected waterways. The landscape is defined by the Middle Branch Ontonagon River, which drains a complex basin including Wolf Lake, Ogima Lake, and Cowslip Lake. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Watersmeet Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark for forest management, while the Northwoods Center Conference Airport serves as a remote aviation link. Recreational development is evident through the Ottawa Campground and numerous access points like Beaton Lake Rd and County Line Lake Rd. Smaller water bodies such as Hemlock Lake and Little Beatons Lake dot the northern terrain, indicating a landscape heavily utilized for seasonal outdoor activity and timber management.
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1938 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Star Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1950 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1950 · Star Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1952 · Watersmeet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thayer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Starlake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000