2011 Map of Diorite

About this map

The settlement of Diorite serves as the focal point for this 2011 survey of the Michigan iron range, situated along Diorite Rd and County Hwy CKK. The landscape is dominated by complex water systems, notably the Dead River Storage Basin in the northeast and the meandering Barnhardt Creek which drains central portions of the quadrangle. For those interested in industrial and mining history, the presence of Gold Mine Lake and its corresponding Gold Mine Creek suggest the area's geological legacy. The map details a web of rural routes such as Sleepy Hollow Rd and Grapevine Rd, which connect isolated water bodies like Brocky Lake, Gander Lake, and Boston Lake. This topographical study reveals a rugged northern interior characterized by many small basins and tributary streams including Connors Creek and Brown Creek.