2023 Map of Negaunee NW

About this map

The Yellow Dog River and Big Garlic River systems dominate this northern Michigan landscape, characterized by numerous cascading water features including Bushy Creek Falls, Yellow Dog River Falls, and Big Garlic River Falls. The terrain is a network of drainage basins and high ridges, where the North Country National Scenic Trl traverses the southern half of the quadrangle. In the eastern portion, a cluster of water bodies including First Bass Lake, Second Bass Lake, and Third Bass Lake sit near Regan Lake. This modern survey reveals a region primarily defined by its hydrology and recreation trails, with historical industrial markers like Gold Mine Rd providing a link to the area's geological prospecting past. The drainage patterns of Little Pup Creek and Big Pup Creek further illustrate the complex watershed of this Marquette County wilderness.