2017 Map of Skandia

About this map

The southern shoreline of Lake Superior dominates this portion of Marquette County, where the transition from coastal waters to the dense interior of the Hiawatha National Forest is defined by a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. Small settlements like Yalmar and New Dalton are situated along a grid of local roads including Yalmer Rd and Dalton Rd, reflecting the rural character of West Branch Township in the early 21st century. The landscape is heavily marked by water, from the expansive Lake Kawbawgam and Lake LeVasseur to the managed waters of James Jeske Flooding. For genealogists and local historians, the area near the southwestern corner contains key landmarks such as the Haglund Cem and the United Methodist Church Cem. The N Country National Scenic Trail winds through the northern sections, following the terrain between the lakefront and the many branches of the Sand River.