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2011 Map of Palmer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Palmer and the southern edge of Negaunee anchor this study of Marquette County's interior, where the hydrology of the Upper Peninsula is on full display. The area is defined by a network of waterways including the East Branch Escanaba River, Warner Creek, and Fifteen Creek, interspersed with significant water bodies like Goose Lake and Lake Gribben. Topographic relief is provided by the Kona Hills and Wewe Hills, while several cascades, including Warner Falls, Schweitzer Falls, and Tiger Falls, highlight the shifting elevations of the local drainage basins.

Local infrastructure reflects the region's industrial and recreational character. Roads such as Empire Mine Rd point to the area's deep connection to iron mining, while the Lucy Hill Naturbahn Luge Track near the northern boundary represents a more modern specialized land use. The central settlement of Palmer remains oriented around the Palmer Post Office, serving as a hub for the various county highways that crisscross this landscape of ridges and river valleys.