2011 Map of Nestoria

About this map

Nestoria and Tioga stand as the primary points of settlement in this northern Michigan landscape, situated where the road network meets a complex system of waterways. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Sturgeon River and the Tioga River, which are punctuated by notable natural drops including Tioga Falls, Upper Sturgeon Falls, and No Name Falls. This 2011 survey reveals a territory dominated by seasonal drainage and small water bodies such as Little Spruce Lake and Dommer Lake. Local transport relies on routes like Nestoria Herman and King Lk, which connect these small outposts through the dense lake-filled geography. The presence of multiple named creeks, including Lateral Creek and Pelkie Creek, illustrates the hydrological importance of the area to Baraga County, maintaining a pattern of remote settlement centered on the river valleys.