1985 Map of Pelkie

About this map

Limestone Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this portion of the Upper Peninsula, situated near the border of Houghton and Baraga counties. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Sturgeon River and the Otter River, which wind through a mosaic of public lands including the Copper Country State Forest and the Ottawa National Forest. Small settlements such as Pelkie, Alston, and Elo serve as focal points for local residency and commerce, connected by a network of rural routes and the West Grade road. This 1980s-era survey illustrates a region where natural resource management and small-town settlement patterns persist alongside numerous waterways like Silver Creek and Farce Creek, reflecting the area's timber and recreational character.