2011 Map of Matchwood NW

About this map

Norwich Cemetery stands as a focal point for local history in this portion of Matchwood Township, situated near the winding course of the West Branch Ontonagon River. The landscape is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the Cranberry River, Little Cranberry River, and Floodwood River, which converge and drain the timberlands of Ontonagon County. The prominence of Forest Rd 630 and Forest Rd 400 indicates a geography heavily managed for forest resources, providing access to landmarks like the Norwich Lookout Tower and the natural drop of Cascade Falls on Cascade Creek. This survey captures the area at a time when traditional land use and conservation infrastructure, such as fire lookouts and named forest roads, remained central to the region's identity.