2017 Map of Northland

About this map

Northland and the nearby settlement of Reade sit within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Ford River and its various tributaries. This 2017 survey details the complex wetland and river systems of West Branch Township, where the Little W Br Escanaba River flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Local genealogy and history are anchored at the Riverview Cem, located just west of the Northland town center and its Po. The map illustrates a network of rural routes, including Co Rd 426 and Ford River Rd, which connect the isolated settlements and provide access to the surrounding forest and marshlands. Smaller drainages like Tom Doe Cr and Elie Cr further carve through the terrain, indicating the hydrologic character that has likely influenced the development and layout of these Upper Peninsula communities over several generations.