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1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1977 Print
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1951 Map of Shelldrake

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Whitefish Bay defines the eastern edge of this coastal survey, where the Betsy River snakes through the marshy lowlands of the Lake Superior State Forest. The map documents a period of transition in northern Chippewa County, capturing the small settlement at Shelldrake and the growing community of Paradise near the southern boundary. These outposts were connected primarily by Whitefish Road, which hugs the shoreline. Inland, the landscape is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies such as The Widewaters, McMullan Lakes, and Hawkins Lake. The presence of Dead Creek and the South Branch feeding into the main river systems illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of this Upper Peninsula wilderness during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain