2017 Map of Nisula

About this map

Nisula and Alston serve as the primary focal points of this Copper Country landscape, situated within the southwestern reaches of Houghton County. The area is defined by a dense network of water bodies and tributaries, including the W Br Otter River and the secluded Lake Fifteen. Much of the southern and western terrain falls within the Ottawa National Forest, where the topography is marked by localized elevation shifts near Otter Falls. Local family history is centered around the Nisula Lutheran Cem and the small settlements that grew along the early transit corridors. The map details numerous rural routes such as Alston Trl and Heikkila Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and forested tracts. This 2017 survey reflects a region still deeply tied to its natural environment, where timber and water remain the dominant geographic features.