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2011 Map of Cataract Basin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cataract Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Middle Branch Escanaba River meanders through this portion of Marquette County, defining a landscape shaped by water and recreation. This 2011 survey shows the river passing through the Cataract Basin, where the Cataract Dam Falls marks a significant local landmark. A network of rural county roads, such as County Rd 565 and County Hwy EO, connects the scattered water bodies that draw visitors to the region.

South of the river, a concentration of lakes including Shag Lake, Pike Lake, and Bass Lake highlights the area's role in Michigan's forest management and outdoor life. Public access is noted at the Pike Lake State Forest Campground and Bass Lake State Forest Campground. For those tracing local heritage, the Bakkala Cemetery stands as a quiet marker of the community's history near the junction of several local routes. The presence of numerous named drainages like Flopper Creek and Chandler Brook illustrates the intricate hydrology of this Upper Peninsula woodland.