2011 Map of Melstrand

About this map

Melstrand and the surrounding woods of Alger County are defined by a network of historic forestry routes and small clearings where rural life persists. This northern landscape is marked by the transition from the protected boundary of Pictured Rocks Natl Lakeshore down toward the central uplands. Small, scattered settlements like Williams Crossing, Myren, and Van Meer are linked by gravel roads and tracks such as the Melstrand Truck Trl and Adams Trl. The area is densely patterned with waterways, including the headwaters of the Mosquito River, Star Creek, and the winding Stony Creek, which define the drainage toward Lake Superior. Local landmarks such as Noble Lake and Humphrey Pond suggest a history of outdoor recreation and timber management in this sparsely populated interior of the Upper Peninsula.