1984 Map of Ives Hill

About this map

Ives Lake and the high ridges of the Huron Mountains define this mid-1980s topographic portrait of northern Marquette County. The landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes and dramatic vertical drops, notably along the Salmon Trout River where Upper Falls, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls mark the river's descent toward Lake Superior. Human presence is sparse and concentrated at Gillet Landing and Dodge City, while large tracts are managed within the Champion State Forest. The map documents a rugged wilderness character where terrain features carry evocative local names like Breakfast Roll and Mummy Mountain. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns from the Escanaba River headwaters in the south to the Salmon Trout Bay coastline, revealing a geography dominated by water and wood.