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2017 Map of Sands

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sands is a central focal point in this portion of Marquette County, situated amidst a landscape defined by glacial topography and an intricate network of waterways. The terrain rises to the north at Migisy Bluff and the Kona Hills, while the southern reaches are drained by the East Branch Escanaba River and the Powell Lake Outlet. The settlement pattern follows a series of county roads, with the Blueberry Ridge Pathway weaving through the eastern hills, suggesting a transition from traditional resource-based land use to modern recreational purposes.

Local landmarks such as Uncle Tom Lake and Strawberry Lake dot the interior, while the small settlements of Cascade and Gentian sit along the western edge. The presence of Station Rd near the center of the map indicates the historical alignment of the rail corridors that were vital to the Upper Peninsula's developmental history, connecting these remote outposts to the larger regional industrial networks.