2017 Map of Matchwood

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest blankets much of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the settlements of Matchwood and Topaz serve as the primary hubs of human activity. The area is defined by its drainage network, with the W Br Ontonagon River cutting through the northwest corner and numerous tributaries like Tenmile Cr and Mill Cr flowing through the timberlands. Local infrastructure is closely tied to the historic transit corridor of Old M 28, which runs parallel to the aptly named Railroad St in Matchwood. This map illustrates the intersection of industrial forest management and small-town Michigan life, with numerous Forest Service tracks such as Nfst-530 and Nfst-622 branching out into the woods. The southern boundary marks the transition from Ontonagon to Gogebic County, emphasizing the remote character of these township lands.