2019 Map of Ralph SW

About this map

The Sturgeon River network dominates this part of Dickinson County, with the W Br Sturgeon River, N Br Sturgeon River, and E Br Sturgeon River all converging within the township lines. The landscape is a complex of waterways and wetlands, including Solberg Lake and Sixmile Lake, shaped by the Upper Peninsula’s glacial geography. The road system reflects the region's industrial and recreational history, anchored by Groveland Mine Rd in the southwest and Wells Grade Rd cutting through the center. Numerous secondary routes like Seasonal Rd and Lerza Rd suggest a wilderness managed for timber and iron, while the presence of Solberg Lake Cr and Sixmile Cr indicates a well-watered timberland. This 2019 survey captures the modern configuration of Felch Township's backcountry and its enduring connection to the mining and forestry sectors.