2011 Map of Ralph SW

About this map

The East Branch Sturgeon River and West Branch Sturgeon River carve through this section of the Upper Peninsula, defining a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and the legacy of regional industry. The presence of Groveland Mine Rd in the southern portion of the quadrangle points to the area's iron mining history, while the Great Lakes Airport and a network of secondary roads like Wells Grade Rd reflect the infrastructure of contemporary Dickinson County. This 2011 survey documents a mix of recreational water bodies and logging-era routes, including Sixmile Lake, Solberg Lake, and the remote Gene Pond. The transition from the Ford River drainage in the north to the Sturgeon River branches below illustrates the hydrological divide of this timber-rich region.