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1996 Map of Negaunee NW

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Negaunee NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Escanaba River State Forest dominates this section of Marquette County, defining a landscape shaped by the headwaters and tributaries of several major Upper Peninsula drainage systems. The northern reaches are marked by the winding courses of the Yellow Dog River and the Escanaba River, while the eastern portion captures the descent of the Big Garlic River and Garlic River toward Lake Superior.

A network of seasonal watercourses like Pup Creek and Johnson Creek cut through the timberland, suggesting the area's history as a managed forest resource. Evidence of former transport infrastructure appears in the Old Grade, likely a remnant of the region's logging or mining heritage, alongside distinctive terrain features such as Hairpin Curve. This map also documents a chain of secluded water bodies including First Bass Lake, Second Bass Lake, and Third Bass Lake, providing a clear record of the backcountry geography between the townships of Ishpeming, Champion, and Powell.