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2019 Map of Gaastra

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gaastra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Brule River forms a jagged natural boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin along the southern edge of this Iron County landscape. This region is defined by its deep mining and timber heritage, reflected in the cluster of worker settlements like Bates Location, Rogers Location, and Palatka that surround the larger hubs of Iron River and Stambaugh. The industrial footprint is evident in the network of specialized routes such as Chicagon Mine Rd, which lead away from the residential centers toward the resources of the surrounding forest.

Glacial lakes dot the terrain, with Chicagon Lake and Lake Emily providing significant water features in the east, while the Nicolet National Forest occupies the southwestern corner. Local history is anchored by the Bates Cem near Mapleton, serving the scattered communities and junctions like Bates Junction. This map preserves the 21st-century alignment of rural roads and established town grids before the transition into the dense woods of the Upper Peninsula.