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2017 Map of North Ironwood

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of North Ironwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The shore of Lake Superior defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the cold waters meet a terrain carved by numerous north-flowing drainages. Small settlements like North Ironwood and Junet are positioned along the southern half of the map, connected by a network of local roads such as Vanderhagen Rd and Airport Rd. The Ottawa National Forest occupies a significant portion of the central township, preserving a dense woodland environment surrounding Spirit Lake and Mud Creek.

The interstate boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin follows the winding course of the Montreal River, creating a natural political divide. To the south, the Gogebic-Iron County Airport serves as a modern regional hub, while named landmarks like Hautala Corner and the marshes of Big Springs suggest a local history tied to small-scale crossroads and the natural spring-fed hydrology of the Lake Superior basin.