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2014 Map of Fortune Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fortune Lakes and the adjacent waters of Chicagon Lake dominate this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the Michigan and Wisconsin border meets near the Brule River. The settlement of Alpha serves as a primary hub in the eastern portion of the map, while Pentoga and the New Bristol Location reflect the region's legacy of organized settlement and resource extraction. Evidence of the area's industrial past is visible in the presence of Chicagon Mine Rd, which once served local mineral interests.

Glacial activity has left a complex network of waterways, including Dam Lake, Armstrong Lake, and Buck Lake, many of which are connected by streams like Mastodon Cr and Alpha Cr. Recreational development is evident through features like Scaddens Island and the Iron Co Recreation Trl, tracing the path of former transportation corridors. This 2014 survey documents the modern state of these rural communities and the extensive watershed that continues to shape Iron and Florence counties.