2014 Map of Bruce Crossing

About this map

Bruce Crossing serves as the central hub of this Upper Peninsula landscape, situated at the intersection of US Hwy 45 and M-28. This 2014 survey reveals a transition between the dense timberlands of the Ottawa National Forest and the structured grid of rural road systems. The northern reaches are defined by a complex drainage network, where the Baltimore River and its many tributaries, such as Hide Cr and Inkala Cr, carve through the forest. To the south and east, settlements like Gem and Balitmore appear alongside family-named routes such as Lepponen Rd and Jousma Rd. The presence of the Bruce Crossing Cem and numerous creek crossings like Saint Cullins Cr and Mile and One-half Creek provide clear markers for those tracing the development of Ontonagon County's interior.