Loading map...

2011 Map of Nawakwa Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nawakwa Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nawakwa Lake and a dense network of smaller glacial basins define this corner of the Upper Peninsula in the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by its complex hydrography, where the Sucker River and its various tributaries, such as Haverstock Creek and Blood Creek, wind through the timberlands north of the Seney stretch. Unlike the more developed coastal areas, this inland region remains defined by its water bodies and remote road network, including Seney Rd and County Hwy 765.

Settlement is sparse, anchored primarily by Lavender Corner in the south and the Grand Marais Airport in the north. The map provides a clear view of the area's geography, showing how Sullivan Lake, Newton Lake, and Section Seventeen Lake are clustered together, separated by minor ridges and swamps. For researchers, it documents the established naming conventions for numerous smaller lakes like Niemi Lake and Mellen Lake that are central to local land use.