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1982 Map of Kenton

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kenton serves as the primary settlement on this Michigan map, situated along the East Branch Ontonagon River where the Old RR Grade cuts across the landscape. The region is largely dominated by the Ottawa National Forest, characterized by an extensive network of waterways including the Jumbo River, Shane Creek, and Trout Creek. These rivers wind through a landscape defined by prominent natural features such as The Bluff and a dense concentration of interior lakes to the south.

A notable transition in land use is visible between the established Cem and gas pipeline corridors and the recreational infrastructure at the southern edge of the quadrangle. Here, Tepee Lake features a Boat Landing and Campground, illustrating the importance of the Upper Peninsula's water resources for local industry and modern recreation. The convergence of three counties—Houghton, Ontonagon, and Iron—further highlights the administrative importance of this forested corridor during the early 1980s.