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2011 Map of Gaastra

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gaastra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gaastra sits as the central hub of this Iron County landscape, characterized by the scattered mining and residential settlements known as "locations." These distinct clusters, including Bates Location, Rogers Location, and Palatka, reflect the region's heritage of resource extraction and community planning. The area is defined by its abundance of water, from the expansive Chicagon Lake to the winding Brule River that marks the southern boundary. This terrain is dotted with numerous smaller bodies of water like Ice Lake and Scott Lake, which are interconnected by drainages such as Olson Creek and Wagner Creek.

Local history is preserved in several significant sites, including the Stambaugh Cemetery and Bates Cemetery. A unique cultural landmark, the Indian Burial Ground, is located near the shores of Indian Lake, while the Bates Fire Tower overlooks the wooded sections near Mapleton. The presence of the Gaastra Post Office and the George Young Golf Course indicates the blend of civic infrastructure and recreational development that persists in this part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.