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2023 Map of Silver Lake Basin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Silver Lake Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Silver Lake Basin serves as the dominant hydrological feature in this portion of the Upper Peninsula, situated south of the sprawling Yellow Dog Plains. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Yellow Dog River and Mulligan Creek, which create a series of significant cascades including Wylie Falls, Pinnacle Falls, and Mulligan Falls. These water features highlight the dramatic elevation changes that characterize the interior of Marquette County.

Outdoor heritage and modern conservation are traced via the North Country National Scenic Trl, which winds through the central and southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures a wilderness area punctuated by numerous remote water bodies such as Bob Lake, Island Lake, and the uniquely named Rocking Chair Lakes. While the topography is largely undeveloped, industrial history is hinted at by Mine Lake and a network of logging and resource roads including Triple A Rd and various county routes.