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1951 Map of Sullivan Creek

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sullivan Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Raco Field and its associated Rifle Range dominate the northern landscape of this portion of the Hiawatha National Forest during the early 1950s. The area is defined by a network of seasonal camps and recreational sites tucked into the timber, including the evocatively named Ol Misery Lodge, Camp Quiet, and the Black Creek Hunting Club. This survey captures a moment when the northern Michigan interior was transitioning between industrial utility and modern outdoor recreation, evidenced by the proximity of a Fish Hatchery and the Sullivan Creek Picnic Ground to active transportation lines.

Transportation is anchored by the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad, which cuts straight through the upper terrain near Demond Hill. Hydrology is central to the map's character, with the North Branch Pine River and South Branch Pine River draining the southern reaches, while a cluster of small lakes such as Dishpan Lake and Soldier Lake dot the northwestern corner. A lone Lookout Tower stands watch over the expanse of Superior and Marquette townships.