2011 Map of Beechwood

About this map

Beechwood and Basswood anchor this interior view of Iron County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the South Branch Paint River and a network of named forest roads. The area's settlement history is marked by Rosehill Cemetery near the eastern edge, while the Golden Lake Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding timberland. This 2011 survey reveals a territory rich in hydrology, from larger bodies like Silver Lake and Homan Lake to smaller, purpose-named features such as Fur Farm Pond. These water bodies, connected by tributaries like Cooks Run and McRae Creek, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Upper Peninsula. Numerous forest routes, including Federal Forest 3270 Rd and Gold Mine Rd, suggest the area's historical reliance on resource extraction and forestry management.