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2023 Map of Cataract Basin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cataract Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Middle Branch Escanaba River carves through this northern Marquette County landscape, defined by a complex network of wetlands and recreational trails. Historical sites like Bakkala Cem stand near the Wagon Wheel Ln crossing, while the Cataract Dam Falls highlight the river's descent toward the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

To the south, a cluster of significant water bodies including Shag Lake, Little Shag Lake, and Bass Lake suggests a long-standing seasonal and residential settlement pattern. The area is crisscrossed by specialized routes such as the Bass Lake Motorcycle Trl, Chain Lake Trl, and Bear Creek Trl, which navigate the terrain between Green Creek and Bear Creek. Numerous county roads, including Co RD 565 and Co RD Ett, provide access to these remote lakefronts and interior forests.