2011 Map of Kenton

About this map

The settlement of Kenton serves as the focal point for this survey of the Upper Peninsula's forested interior, situated where the East Branch Ontonagon River flows near Old Hwy M-28. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the Jumbo River and its various cataracts like Upper East Jumbo River Falls and Middle East Jumbo River Falls. To the west, the elevation rises toward The Bluff, while the southern portion of the map is punctuated by several glacial lakes such as Bela Lake, Balcomb Lake, and Grosse Lake. Local history is anchored by the Kenton Cemetery and Trout Creek Cemetery, alongside specialized infrastructure like the Trout Creek Lookout Tower. This map captures a remote woodland region where forest roads like Golden Glow Rd W and Loop Rd provide the primary access to the dense river valleys and recreational sites like the Tepee Lake Campground and Picnic Area.