2014 Map of Ralph NE

About this map

The N Br Ford River and W Br Escanaba River systems converge in this remote timberland landscape on the border of Marquette and Dickinson Counties. This 2014 survey documents a rugged terrain defined by significant water bodies such as O'Neil Lake, Van Derlin Lake, and the marshy margins of Mud Lake. A network of logging and service roads, including Aimone Rd, Steeles Rd, and Forest Rd, provides the primary access through these wooded townships. The drainage patterns of Schwartz Creek and McGregor Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of the Upper Peninsula, where numerous small tributaries like Flat Rock Cr feed into the larger river branches. The map captures the area's character as a managed forest environment where specialized infrastructure like W Tower Rd and Co Road 581 serves the region's natural resource and recreational needs.