2023 Map of Mount Curwood

About this map

Mount Curwood rises as the central landmark in this portion of the Michigamme Highlands, overseeing a complex network of waterways and historical transport routes. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Peshekee River and its West Branch Peshekee River, which flow south toward Lake Michigamme. These river valleys are traced by the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade, a significant historical corridor once intended for rail to connect the iron ranges to Lake Superior. The map reveals a high concentration of small interior lakes, including Diana Lake, Camp Ten Lake, and Wagner Lake, interspersed with modern forestry access routes like Celotex Rd. This area of Baraga County remains a testament to the intersection of industrial logging history and the natural hydrology of the Upper Peninsula.