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2023 Map of Muggun Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Muggun Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the northern and western reaches of this coastal quadrangle, where the waters meet the rugged edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The shoreline is defined by the convergence of Keweenaw Co and Houghton Co, a boundary marked near the mouth of Brewery Creek. Moving inland, the landscape rises from the lake through a series of wooded drainages including Muggun Creek and Gardeners Creek.

Modern access to this littoral environment is provided by a network of local roads such as Lake Shore Dr and Calumet Waterworks Rd. The terrain is sparsely developed, reflecting the persistence of natural drainage patterns and the enduring character of the Copper Country's lakefront. Small access points like Fisherman Rd offer glimpses into the intersection of local industry and the expansive shoreline of the Great Lakes.