Beechwood and Basswood occupy this portion of the western Upper Peninsula, characterized by an intricate network of forest service roads and high-latitude water bodies. The settlement of Beechwood is located in the southeastern quadrant, where Rosehill Cem provides a focal point for local genealogical research. This landscape is defined by the Ottawa National Forest, where drainage patterns like Cooks Run and the South Branch Paint River weave through the timberlands. Notable smaller bodies of water include Silver Lake, Timber Lake, and the distinctly named Fur Farm Pond. Extensive Forest Service Road systems, such as Federal Forest 3270 Rd, illustrate the long-term management of these northern woods and provide access to remote areas like Crowfoot Lake.
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1895 · Perch Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1945 · Gibbs City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1946 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Gibbs City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1954 · Kenton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Perch Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Beechwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000