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2011 Map of Pelkie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pelkie and the surrounding Baraga County landscape are defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the Sturgeon River and the Otter River, which converge in a region of significant local heritage. The settlement of Pelkie remains a focal point with its Pelkie Post Office and Pelkie Cemetery, while the southern portion of the quadrangle includes the village of Alston near the Alston Cemetery.

Limestone Mountain rises as a prominent landmark amidst a grid of roads often named for local families, such as Hiltunen and Heinonen. The drainage patterns of the Silver River, Pine Creek, and the West Branch Sturgeon River illustrate the complex hydrology of this Upper Peninsula region. This survey captures a rural environment where small communities like Elo and Hazel are linked by a dense network of local routes, reflecting a history of timber and agricultural settlement along the river branches.