1985 Map of Mount Curwood

About this map

Mount Curwood rises as the central topographical landmark in this interior portion of Baraga County, situated within the expansive Copper Country State Forest. The area is defined by a dense network of high-altitude glacial lakes and winding waterways, including the headwaters of the Peshekee River and the West Branch Peshekee River. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into Craig Lake State Park, where secluded water bodies like Clair Lake and Jims Lake dominate the landscape. Evidence of industrial activity is sparse but present, marked by a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. The survey captures the remote character of the Upper Peninsula just as modern conservation boundaries were being formalized, preserving a landscape of named points like Dirkman Lake and High Life Lake that remain significant to local outdoorsmen and conservationists.