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2023 Map of Emerson

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Emerson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Tahquamenon River winds through the eastern Upper Peninsula, meeting the shoreline of Whitefish Bay at the historic settlement of Emerson. This landscape is defined by the extensive wetlands of the Hiawatha National Forest and the rugged coastal interface where the river empties into Tahquamenon Bay. North of the river, the village of Paradise serves as a gateway to the shore, marked by local landmarks like the Baptist Cem and Our Lady of Victory Cem.

Transitioning from the water to the woods, the North Country National Scenic Trl traverses the forest, crossing the river near Snug Harbor. Numerous small waterways such as Silver Creek, Galloway Creek, and Black Creek drain the surrounding timberland. This 2023 survey documents a remote section of Chippewa County where the economy remains tied to the natural resources and recreation of Lake Superior.