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2011 Map of Nelson Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fence Lake and the winding course of the East Branch Fence River anchor this remote landscape in Baraga County, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways. The map captures the quiet character of Spurr Township, where seasonal access roads like N Fence River Rd and Cut Across Rd provide the only passage through the timberlands. In the northeast corner, the name Koivula marks a specific point of local interest near the headwaters of the Spruce River.

Water is the dominant feature of this terrain, with the Michigan River and Leonard Creek draining the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Smaller bodies of water, including Tower Lake, Fire Lake, and Saint Johns Lake, are scattered throughout the region, illustrating the complex hydrography of the Upper Peninsula. To the southwest, Wilson Creek follows the path of Wilson Creek Rd, showing how local infrastructure closely tracks the natural drainage patterns of the forest.