2014 Map of Iron River

About this map

The Iron River corridor serves as the industrial and residential heart of this region in the Upper Peninsula, connecting several distinct settlements during the mid-2010s. The contiguous communities of Stambaugh, Caspian, and Mineral Hills flank the main township, while the smaller settlement of Palatka sits further south along the riverbanks. This concentration of urban development is surrounded by the expansive reaches of the Ottawa National Forest, where high points like Sheridan Hill overlook a landscape dotted with glacial water bodies including Stanley Lake, Snipe Lake, and Holmes Lake. The presence of several dedicated burial grounds, such as Resthaven Cem and Iron River Cem, alongside the Stambaugh Airport, suggests a well-established infrastructure that serves both the local population and the seasonal visitors to the north woods and the Nicolet National Forest across the state line.