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2019 Map of Oskar

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Oskar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The coastline of Lake Superior and the sheltered Keweenaw Waterway define the settlement patterns of this northern Michigan landscape. Small communities like Oskar and Liminga are connected by a network of rural roads, many bearing family names like Jackola Rd and Lahnala Rd, which reflect the area's ancestral heritage. The topography rises from the marshy banks near Harrington Island toward significant elevations at High Point.

Historically significant landmarks include the Oskar Cem and Redridge Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The map also captures the varied water features of the peninsula, from the inland Tear Lake to the drainage of the Salmon Trout River and Schlot Cr. This area, situated just northwest of Houghton, maintains a distinct character where the wilderness meets small inland settlements like Little America and Schmidt Corner.