2023 Map of Payment OE E

About this map

Lake George and the international boundary between the United States of America and Canada define this northern water-dominated landscape in Chippewa County. The intricate shoreline at Churchville Point marks the transition from the broad expanse of the lake into the Old Channel, a significant navigational and ecological corridor. This modern survey illustrates a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, where the Lower Echo River and Elm Creek drain a system of smaller bodies including Wigwas Lake, Bob Chips Lake, and Meniss Lake. The nomenclature on this map, such as Dead Horse Creek and Wahbunose Lake, reflects a blend of local heritage and the physical realities of the Upper Peninsula's hydrologic patterns. For researchers, the map provides a precise contemporary record of water levels and drainage routes through the interior forests and along the riverine borderlands.