1983 Map of Cooks

About this map

The small settlement of Cooks serves as the primary hub in this portion of the Upper Peninsula, situated along the Soo Line railroad during the early 1980s. This region is defined by the intersection of the Hiawatha National Forest and Thompson State Forest, illustrating a landscape managed for timber and conservation. Genealogists will find notable value in the location of three distinct burial grounds: the Cooks Cem, Township Cem, and the Seventh Day Adventist Cem. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Ninemile Lake, Michaud Lake, and Tighe Lake. To the south, the Little Fishdam River meanders toward the shore of Lake Superior, while the Garden Grade Road provides a clear trace of the area's logging and transport history.