2011 Map of Swanson

About this map

The Menominee River forms a defining southern boundary for this region on the border between Michigan and Wisconsin, where the landscape is etched by a dense network of small waterways and drainage basins. Local heritage is grounded in rural clusters such as Swanson, Star Corners, and Kells, which reflect the early settlement patterns of Marinette County. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of the Swedish Methodist Cemetery and Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, markers of the ethnic and religious communities that cleared this land. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial remnants, including Swanson Lake, Linnbeck Lake, and Johnson Lake, which feed into tributaries like Harding Creek and Phillips Creek. These watercourses eventually join the larger river system, illustrating the natural drainage towards the Menominee. The map provides a clear view of the road grid as it existed in 2011, connecting isolated homesteads to the small hamlets of Longrie and Koss.