2019 Map of Highland

About this map

Highland and the surrounding township of Silver Creek define this portion of the North Shore highlands, where a complex network of waterways flows toward Lake Superior. The terrain is marked by the headwaters of the Gooseberry River, the Stewart River, and the Encampment River, interspersed with numerous small bodies of water like Thomas Lake and Highland Lake. The human footprint in this era is characterized by small, dispersed settlements such as Wales, Alger, and Lauren, connected by a mix of county roads and historic corridors like the N Shore State Trail. This landscape reflects a long history of recreational use and forest management, evidenced by the presence of the Sawmill Trl and Alger Grade W, tracing the routes of former industrial access roads that have since become part of the local trail system.