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2023 Map of Iron River

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Iron River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Iron River and its neighboring mining-era settlements form a dense urban corridor along the river valley, transitioning into the expansive woodlands of the Ottawa National Forest. This modern record of the Iron Range landscape shows the enduring layout of industrial communities like Mineral Hills, Caspian, and Stambaugh, where the residential street grids remain closely tied to historical mining locations. To the north, Forbes Location and Homer Location mark the sites of former operations, while Stambaugh Airport occupies a prominent plateau above the valley floor.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the winding Brule River, which serves as the state boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin. Here, the map details the border between the Ottawa National Forest and the Nicolet National Forest. Water bodies such as Stanley Lake, Snipe Lake, and Camp Lake dot the forested terrain, while family-named landmarks like Sheridan Hill rise above the many creeks and trails, including the Iron River To Marenisco Route Trl.