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2023 Map of Sparrow Rapids

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ottawa National Forest covers much of this landscape in the Upper Peninsula, where the East Branch Ontonagon River carves a path through the western terrain. This particular stretch of water is designated as the Ontonagon Wild and Scenic River, reflecting its preserved state. The map reveals a dense network of forest roads and trails, such as Nfst-1157 Trl and Nfst-1472 Trl, which navigate the various elevations and wetlands characteristic of the region.

Water is the defining element of this area, from the drop of Onion Falls to the eponymous Sparrow Rapids. Scattered throughout the forest are several significant water bodies, including Duck Lake, York Lake, and the Davidson Lakes. These features, along with numerous smaller streams like Skoglund Creek and Buritts Creek, illustrate a complex drainage system that feeds into the Ontonagon watershed.