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2014 Map of Chatham

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest blankets this portion of the Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by the intricate headwaters of the Slapneck Cr and its various branches. The settlement pattern here reflects a legacy of Finnish and Scandinavian migration, evidenced by local road names such as Takkinen Rd, Haapala Rd, and Koski Rd. These family names rooted in the local geography provide a direct link to the homesteading history of Alger County.

Small communities like Chatham, Eben Junction, and Limestone serve as local hubs connected by State Hwy 94. For those researching family history, the map identifies key burial grounds including Pine Grove Cem near Slapneck and the Limestone Township Cem to the south. The drainage of Johnson Cr and Black Cr further characterizes the wet, forested terrain that has supported the region's timber and agricultural identity for generations.