2011 Map of Carp River West

About this map

Lake Superior dominates this coastal survey, where the rugged southern shoreline of the Upper Peninsula meets the world's largest freshwater lake. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic network of Ontonagon County, specifically where the Carp River and Little Carp River reach their destination. These waterways transition from the elevated terrain of the interior through a series of drops, including Bathtub Falls and Traders Falls, before emptying into the lake. This 2011 documentation provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of the area, including the path of Toledo Creek as it winds through the coastal woods. The absence of major settlements on this sheet highlights the wilderness character of this stretch of the Michigan coast, where the primary features are the natural interactions between the land's elevation and its significant river systems.