1982 Map of McKeever

About this map

The Escanaba and Lake Superior railroad corridor anchors this remote landscape in Ontonagon County during the late 1970s. The tracks weave through the northern timberlands, connecting the small settlements of Mass Station, McKeever, Wainola, and Wasas. The area is defined by its complex drainage network, where the East Branch Ontonagon River and Middle Branch Ontonagon River converge amidst the protected boundaries of the Ottawa National Forest. Local community life is marked by the Wainola Ch and various family-named landmarks like Wasas and Wainola. Notable water features such as Adventure Creek and Flintsteel River cut through the terrain, while the southern reach of the map features the distinct Three Rapids. This survey captures a moment when traditional rail infrastructure remained central to the transit of timber and materials through Michigan's Upper Peninsula.