2023 Map of Skandia

About this map

Skandia and its surrounding Upper Peninsula timberlands are defined by a network of drainage systems flowing toward Lake Superior. This modern topography documents the rural character of Marquette County, where small settlements like Yalmar and New Dalton are interspersed among significant water features such as Lake Kawbawgam and the James Jeske Flooding. The landscape is etched with historical routes and modern recreation, including the North Country National Scenic Trl and the Marquette-manistique Route Trl, which traverse the northern reaches of the Hiawatha National Forest. Local history is anchored by sites like the United Methodist Church Cem and Haglund Cem. The map illustrates a complex riparian environment where the Laughing Whitefish River, Sand River, and Chocolay River headwaters converge, shaping the terrain's transition from forest to lakefront.