2014 Map of Swanson

About this map

The Menominee River serves as the prominent boundary between Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee County, Michigan, defining the southern portion of this landscape. Small settlements including Swanson, Kells, Longrie, and Koss are connected by a network of rural routes like CR-577 and Cedar River Rd. The area is densely pocketed with water bodies such as Linnbeck Lake, Ash Lake, Swanson Lake, and Johnson Lake, which feed into various creeks like Phillips Cr and Little Shakey Cr. Cultural heritage is anchored by sites like the Swedish Methodist Cem and Bethesda Lutheran Cem, reflecting the region's early community ties. The transition from the lake-dotted north to the river-defined south suggests a terrain shaped by post-glacial hydrology, where local life remains centered around these water systems and the quiet intersections of county roads.