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2017 Map of Iron River

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Iron River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mineral Hills and the adjacent iron-mining locations of Forbes, Homer, and Virgil define the industrial heritage of this Upper Peninsula landscape. The settlement pattern follows the Iron River and its tributaries, where the city of Iron River itself serves as a central hub for neighboring Stambaugh, Caspian, and Gaastra. These tight-knit communities are framed by the expansive Ottawa National Forest to the west and the Nicolet National Forest across the state line to the south.

The geography is marked by numerous water bodies like Stanley Lake, Snipe Lake, and the winding course of the Brulé River, which establishes the boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin. For local history researchers, the map identifies specific residential districts such as Hiawatha Location and Palatka, along with infrastructure including the Stambaugh Airport and the Ge-Chee Ski Trail. The presence of three distinct burial grounds—Iron River, Resthaven, and Stambaugh cemeteries—provides essential geographic reference points for genealogical study in this mining and timber region.