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2011 Map of Houghton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Houghton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mooselookmeguntic Lake anchors the northwestern corner of this territory, where the shoreline at Bemis reflects a history of recreational and industrial access. The landscape is defined by its significant relief, rising from the lake basin to the peaks of Spruce Mountain and Brimstone Mountain. A complex network of drainage systems, including Bemis Stream and the West Branch Swift River, carves through the terrain, leading toward the southern settlement of Houghton.

Notable for its elevation changes, the area features the Height of Land Scenic Overlook along the central roadway, providing a vantage over the surrounding ponds and peaks. Small, high-altitude water bodies like Sabbath Day Pond and Maxie Pond are interspersed among the ridges. This 2011 survey captures the spatial relationship between the isolated crossroads at Ten Degree and Summit, and the more established connections near Angel Falls.