Beaton sits at the heart of this glacial landscape within the Ottawa National Forest, where a dense network of water bodies defines the local geography. The area's transition between the Upper Peninsula's high ground is marked by the winding Middle Br Ontonagon River and numerous tributaries like Twomile Cr and Marathon Cr. The map reveals a land shaped by both water and timber management, with an extensive system of forest roads such as Fire Tower Rd and Sucker Lake Rd providing access to isolated points like the Northwoods Airport. Collectors and researchers will find dozens of uniquely named lakes, including Beatons Lake, Wolf Lake, and the smaller Crazy Bear Lake, clustered near the border shared by Gogebic and Ontonagon counties.
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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