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2017 Map of Cataract Basin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cataract Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Middle Branch Escanaba River meanders through the heart of this Marquette County landscape, carving a path toward the Cataract Basin in the east. This 2017 survey documents a region defined by its hydrography, where the Cataract Dam Falls and numerous smaller water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Mud Lake dominate the terrain. The network of local routes, including Co Rd 565 and Green Creek Rd, connects these remote waters to localized landmarks like Bakkala Cem.

Toward the southern edge of the quadrangle, a dense cluster of lakes emerges, including Shag Lake, Little Shag Lake, and Miller Lake. This area is interlaced with trails and local lanes such as Haywire Lake Rd and Chain Lake Trl, reflecting a landscape heavily utilized for recreation and forest access. The presence of Chandler Brook and Fifteen Cr further underscores the intricate drainage system feeding into the Escanaba watershed.