2017 Map of Pine Lake

About this map

Tapiola serves as the primary settlement hub for this portion of the Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways including the Sante River and Pine Lake. The map reveals a rural infrastructure built around historical land divisions and local family legacy, evidenced by the numerous named local roads like Peltola Rd and Maki Rd that crisscross the wetlands and timbered tracts. The presence of Elo Cem near the intersection of Cemetery Rd and Askel Rd provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing the Finnish heritage common to this region of Houghton County. While modern in its data collection, the map preserves the names of earlier industrial footprints, such as Challenge Mine Rd, which points to the area's copper mining history. The hydrological complexity is striking, with the N Br Otter River and E Br Otter River draining the eastern half of the quadrangle.