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2019 Map of Rousseau

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rousseau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of creeks and wetlands. Small settlements like Rousseau and Pori serve as anchors in a region largely dedicated to timber and recreation. The Ottagon Equestrian Complex spans a significant portion of the northern terrain, indicating the specialized use of the forest lands. For genealogists and local historians, the Rousseau Cem provides a specific point of reference for the families who settled this area of Ontonagon and Houghton Counties.

Water is a constant presence, from the winding path of the W Br Firesteel River to curiously named features like Sudden Lake and Very Sudden Pond. Outdoor enthusiasts can trace the southern stretch of the N Country National Scenic Trail as it moves across the forest. The topography reveals a land of drainage and transition, where names like Dishinaw Cr and Leveque Cr feed into the larger hydrological system surrounding Bob Lake.