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2023 Map of Beaton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Beaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ottawa National Forest dominates this landscape on the border of Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties, defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Beaton sits at a junction of forest roads, including Beatons Lake Rd and W Beaton Lake Rd, serving as a gateway to the larger water bodies of Beatons Lake and Little Beatons Lake. The southern portion of the map transitions into protected lands, where the Sylvania Wilderness meets the Ontonagon Wild and Scenic River.

Hydrographic details show a complex network of drainage, where the Middle Branch Ontonagon River is fed by Cowslip Creek and Marathon Creek. Local aviation is represented by Northwoods Airport near Ogima Lake, while the northeastern corner is traversed by Forest Hwy 6964. This 2023 survey documents a contemporary view of the Upper Peninsula’s wilderness, where recreational and conservation boundaries intersect with the small-scale roads and trails of the Northwoods.