2014 Map of Melstrand

About this map

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Hiawatha National Forest dominate the landscape of Alger County in this 2014 survey. Small settlements and crossroads such as Melstrand, Van Meer, Myren, and Williams Crossing are scattered across a terrain defined by an intricate network of forest roads and water features. The northern edge of the map follows the protected boundary of the lakeshore, where the Mosquito River and Chapel Creek flow toward Lake Superior. Further south, the map reveals a complex system of creeks and wetlands, including Stony Cr, Star Cr, and Prairie Cr, alongside named bodies of water like Noble Lake and Humphrey Pond. The prominence of named forest routes like Melstrand Rd and Munising-Van Meer-Shingleton Rd highlights the importance of timber and recreation access in this portion of the Upper Peninsula.