2011 Map of Ralph NW

About this map

The Ford River and its various tributaries define this section of Marquette County, where a complex network of waterways drains the forested landscape. In the southern reach, the small settlement of Turner sits near the intersection of Hintz Rd and the river, marking a point of human habitation in a largely rural area. The hydrology is particularly dense here, featuring several named creeks including Tuomile Creek, Weber Creek, and McGregor Creek, which feed into the North Branch Ford River. A network of utility roads and local tracks like Big Wheels Rd and Floodwood Rd provides access through the terrain, suggesting a history of logging or land management. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition into the 21st century, showing how modern roads like Forest Rd continue to trace historical routes through the Michigan woods.