2014 Map of Northland NW

About this map

The W Br Escanaba River and the N Br Ford River dominate the hydrology of this forested region on the border of Marquette and Dickinson counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of timber and access routes, including the Tower Truck Trl, Moose Country Trl, and Skellys Ranch Rd. These tracks indicate a landscape managed for natural resources and seasonal recreation. Numerous small water bodies like Kates Lake, Cady Lake, and the uniquely named Lake Thirtysix are fed by a complex system of drainage such as Big Brook and Bryan Cr. The prevalence of "Grade" and "Truck Trail" labels suggests the historical influence of logging railroads or early forest management infrastructure that once penetrated these woods, connecting the remote interior to larger transport hubs outside the quadrangle.