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1981 Map of Beechwood

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Beechwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest dominates the interior of Iron County, Michigan, in this early 1980s landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. The small settlement of Beechwood serves as a local hub near the intersection of Old Beechwood Road and the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists will find significant local history at the Rosehill Cem and Bethany Ch, while the inclusion of the Townhall marks the civic center for the surrounding rural community.

The topography is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways, including Silver Lake, Crowfoot Lake, and the winding South Branch Paint River. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline corridor suggests the continued industrial use of the land, while smaller features like the Footbridge over the river and the remote Basswood settlement highlight the area's transition between managed wilderness and rural homesteads.