2019 Map of Merriweather

About this map

Merriweather sits at the northern tip of Lake Gogebic in this detailed 2019 survey of the western Upper Peninsula. This area is dominated by the Ottawa National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the high elevations of Gogebic Ridge and a dense network of watercourses including the Big Iron River and Rapid River. The map reveals a complex infrastructure of forest roads and trails, such as the Ethelwood Grade and the Bessemer Snowmobile #8 (Snow), reflecting the region's modern reliance on forestry and seasonal recreation. Numerous creeks like Huskin Cr, Warbler Cr, and Wapato Cr drain the timbered terrain, while the boundary between Ontonagon and Gogebic counties bisects the southern portion of the quadrangle. Historic routes like Old M 28 trace the evolution of travel through this northern wilderness.