2011 Map of McKeever

About this map

McKeever and the neighboring settlements of Wainola and Wasas sit within a landscape defined by the drainage network of the East Branch Ontonagon River. This northern Michigan terrain is heavily influenced by the presence of the Ottawa National Forest, characterized by a dense grid of forest service routes such as Forest Hwy 1180 and Forest Rd 866. The area's topography is punctuated by the Gardner Lookout Tower, a key vantage point for fire surveillance over the surrounding timberlands. Numerous tributaries including Porterfield Creek, Bond Creek, and Adventure Creek carve through the region, illustrating the intricate hydrology that shaped early settlement patterns and subsequent land use. Local history is reflected in the naming of rural corridors like Post Office Rd and Riikonen Rd, which hint at the agricultural and homesteading roots that preceded contemporary forest management.