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1956 Map of Carp River

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carp River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Porcupine Mountains State Park dominates the southern shoreline of Lake Superior in this mid-century survey of the Upper Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of the Porcupine Mountains, featuring high points like Green Mountain Peak and Miscowawbic Peak. This area, split by the boundary of Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, preserves a wilderness character despite the presence of the LaFayette Mine and the small coastal outposts at Buckshot Landing and LaFayette Landing.

Water systems are central to the terrain, from the Carp River and its tributaries like Landlookers Creek to the secluded Lake of the Clouds and Mirror Lake. The topography is marked by significant falls, including Shining Cloud Falls and Traders Falls, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before modern development. Historical trails, such as the L Carp R Trail, illustrate the early transit routes through this dense forest and mountain region.