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1986 Map of Northland

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Northland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Northland sits at the heart of this mid-1980s survey, a small settlement positioned near the confluence of local waterways in Marquette County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Copper Country State Forest and the Escanaba River State Forest, where dense forest boundaries meet the winding paths of the Ford River and Escanaba River. This period of Michigan's Upper Peninsula history shows a region primarily shaped by natural resource management and transit, with a Pipeline and Transmission Line cutting a diagonal path across the woodland.

Local researchers can identify the smaller settlement of Reade to the southeast, along with the isolated Cem near the primary town. The network of creeks, including Doe Creek, Tom Creek, and Pine Creek, illustrates the intricate drainage basin that feeds the larger river systems. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered Gravel Pits, while Blairs Lake remains a distinct landmark in the northern forested reaches.