2014 Map of Helps

About this map

The small settlements of Helps and Faunus anchor this portion of the Upper Peninsula, situated at a triple-county juncture where Dickinson, Marquette, and Menominee Counties meet. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of several water bodies, most notably the W Br Ford River and the S Br Ford River. In the southern portion of the area, the Cedar River and Tenmile Cr flow through a terrain marked by varying elevations and seasonal wetlands, while Stephenson Lake sits centrally within this riverine network. A modest grid of rural roads, including Murray Rd and Co Line Rd, connects these isolated locations, reflecting a settlement pattern shaped by the region's logging history and river-based industry. The map illustrates the proximity of these communities to the larger water systems of Helps Cr and Skidmore Cr near the Marquette County line.