2019 Map of Paulding

About this map

Ottawa National Forest encompasses most of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the settlements of Paulding, Robbins, and Craigsmere are linked by a network of forest highways and historic local routes. The area is defined by its complex drainage systems, including the Baltimore River and the protected Ontonagon Wild and Scenic River corridor on the eastern edge. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Maple Grove Cem near Maple Grove Cem and Barclay Cem near Barclay Pond provides specific points of interest for family research. The terrain is a mosaic of wetlands and small lakes such as Tanlund Lake and Erickson Lake, with Himanka Hill rising as a notable landmark. This modern survey documents the legacy of these timber-era settlements as they exist within the federal forest boundaries today.