2019 Map of Melstrand

About this map

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Hiawatha National Forest dominate this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the northern wetlands and inland waters define the local geography. The small settlements of Melstrand, Van Meer, and Myren serve as the primary hubs connected by a network of backroads like Adams Trl and Cusino Rd. The terrain is characterized by a high density of water features, from the large expanse of Creighton Marsh in the south to Noble Lake and Humphrey Pond near the center. Waterways such as the Mosquito River, Chapel Creek, and Beaver Cr traverse the timbered land, illustrating the transition between the protected lakeshore and the managed forest. This mapping of Alger County demonstrates the persistent rural character of the region, where logging roads and natural drainage systems remain more prominent than urban development.