2014 Map of Golden Lake

About this map

Ottawa National Forest encompasses much of this landscape in Iron County, where the dense timberlands are carved by several significant waterways. The S Br Paint River winds across the northern half of the quadrangle, passing near the small settlement of Elmwood. Further south, the terrain is defined by glacial features including Golden Lake and James Lake, which are linked by a network of logging and forest service routes like Federal Forest 3920 Rd and James Lake Rd. The map illustrates the dominance of US Hwy 2 as the primary east-west artery, crossing over Cooks Run as it traverses the forested interior. This 2014 survey documents the modern management of these public lands, noting the boundary with Gogebic County to the west and the persistence of isolated outposts within the forest.