2017 Map of Melstrand

About this map

Melstrand serves as a central point in this northern landscape, where the southern reaches of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore meet the dense timberlands of the Hiawatha National Forest. This 2017 survey illustrates a network of county roads and historic trails, such as Adams Trl and Cusino Rd, which connect small settlements like Van Meer and Myren. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring water bodies like Noble Lake and the slow-moving drainage of the Creighton Marsh. Moving through the wooded sections, numerous small waterways including the Mosquito River, Stony Creek, and Prairie Creek highlight the Upper Peninsula's characteristic wet environment. This map captures the modern accessibility of these wild lands through routes like Co Rd H 58, preserving the spatial relationship between these remote communities and the protected federal forests and lakeshores that surround them.