2014 Map of Champion

About this map

The settlement of Champion and the nearby village of Beacon sit at the southern edge of a landscape defined by complex hydrological systems and iron-mining history. This area of Marquette County is characterized by the headwaters and tributaries of major waterways, most notably the Middle Br Escanaba River, which meanders south through the center of the sheet, and the expansive eastern reach of Lake Michigamme. Local history is anchored by the Sacred Heart Cem and small rail-aligned points like Clowry and Wobic. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly dense with water bodies such as Log Lake, Bush Lake, and Dishno Lake. The map reveals the intricate road network supporting this northern Michigan community, from named streets like Swedetown St and Alder St to the rural tracks of Wildcat Creek Rd and Dishno Rd.