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1956 Map of Carp River

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carp River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern expanse of this survey, crashing against a rocky coastline where wilderness reaches the water's edge. The interior is defined by the high ridges of the Porcupine Mountains, a landscape protected within Porcupine Mountains State Park and Wilderness State Park. This mid-century view captures the area as a destination for outdoor discovery, highlighting the Lake of the Clouds Trail and several significant water features including Shining Cloud Falls, Traders Falls, and the iconic Lake of the Clouds.

Resource extraction and maritime access are evident through the presence of the LaFayette Mine, situated near several coastal points like Buckshot Landing and LaFayette Landing. The map details a complex drainage network where the Carp River, Washington Creek, and Lianlookers Creek carve through the peaks. This is a rare look at the Ontonagon and Gogebic county line before modern development altered the trail systems and access points of the Upper Peninsula.