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1951 Map of Eckerman

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Eckerman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The timber and rail corridors of Michigan's Upper Peninsula dominate this mid-century landscape, centered on the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic RR. This railroad provides the primary axis for settlements like Hulbert and Eckerman, where the surrounding Whitefish State Forest and Chippewa National Forest speak to the region's managed wilderness character. Local infrastructure is concentrated along this line, including the Hulbert Ch, Hulbert Sch, and Hulbert Cem.

The hydrography is defined by the Tahquamenon River and the sprawling drainage of the Hendrie River, including its many branches. Notable seasonal and industrial landmarks like Cadillac Soo Camp 14 and Buckhorn Lodge reflect the area's logging and sporting heritage. Further north, the Eckerman Lookout Tower stands near a Fish Hatchery, overlooking a landscape of named creeks like Fourteen Mile Creek and Ankadosh Creek that flow toward Tahquamenon Bay.