2017 Map of Carp River West

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern expanse of this coastal map, where the waters of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula meet a rugged, mostly uninhabited shoreline. The geography is defined by the steep descent of waterways toward the Great Lake, notably featuring Bathtub Falls and Traders Falls along the course of the Little Carp River. This terrain is characteristic of the Porcupine Mountains region, where dramatic elevation changes create these distinct natural cataracts. To the south, Toledo Cr meanders through the timbered landscape, crossing the administrative boundary between Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties. The map detail captures the remote character of the Lake Superior shore just before it reaches the westernmost edge of the state, focusing on the hydraulic patterns of the river systems in their native state.