2011 Map of Gourley

About this map

The Gourley settlement serves as the central point of this Menominee County landscape, situated at a junction of rural roads and woodland tributaries. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Cedar River which winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. A system of creeks, including the winding Devils Creek, Crooked Creek, and Camp H Creek, create a complex drainage pattern across the township. The orientation of local routes like Collard Creek road suggests a landscape shaped by early timber interests and small-scale agriculture. This survey captures the remote character of the Upper Peninsula just after the turn of the 21st century, showing a region where natural water features like Mashek Creek and Crawford Creek remain the primary landmarks for local navigation and property boundaries.