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2017 Map of Oskar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Little America and the community of Oskar occupy this coastal portion of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the land meets the expansive waters of Lake Superior. The landscape is defined by its relationship to the Keweenaw Waterway, which separates the mainland from the rugged peninsula. In the early 21st century, this area remains a network of rural routes such as Houghton Canal Rd and Stanton Shores Rd, connecting small settlements like Liminga and Schmidt Corner.

Genealogists will find significant local history at Oskar Cem and Redridge Cem, while the geography is punctuated by notable elevations like High Point and Mill Point. Water features including Tear Lake, Schlot Cr, and the Salmon Trout River drain the interior woodlands toward the lake, illustrating the complex hydrography of Houghton County. The map also touches the northern reaches of Houghton and Hancock, providing a look at the transition from urban centers to the northern wilderness.