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2014 Map of Government Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Government Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Government Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation coastal terrain, dominating the southern portion of the Porcupine Mountains. This 2014 survey captures the dramatic drop from the ridges down to the shores of Lake Superior and Union Bay. Significant inland water features define the interior, including the elevated Lake of the Clouds and the secluded Union Spring.

A complex network of drainages, including the Union River, Cleveland Cr, and Little Union River, flows toward the lake, carving through the topography. The map illustrates the sparsely populated nature of Carp Lake Township at this time, with Carp Lake Landing serving as one of the few named points along the northern shore. Topographic highlights such as Cuyahoga Peak and Cloud Peak offer a clear view of the ridgeline structure that characterizes this portion of the Upper Peninsula.