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1989 Map of Gourley

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Gourley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Gourley serves as the central settlement in this late 20th-century view of Menominee County, situated amid a landscape defined by complex hydrology and timber management. The northern reaches of the Escanaba River State Forest dominate the southeastern quadrant, where the terrain transitions into protected woodlands and recreational space including a Campground. The map reveals a remote rural economy punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits and a small Landing Strip, suggesting the continued importance of aviation for access to this northern forest region.

A dense network of watercourses, including Mashek Creek, Crooked Creek, and the curiously named Devils Creek, illustrates the drainage patterns of the Central Upper Peninsula. These streams weave between the townships of Nadeau, Cedarville, and Daggett, providing a detailed look at the township and range divisions that structured Michigan's interior development. Researchers will find the inclusion of Jasper Lake and smaller tributaries like Degraves Bk and Brill Bk valuable for tracing historical environmental shifts and land use prior to the 1990s.