2017 Map of Swanson

About this map

The Menominee River forms the natural boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin at the southern edge of this landscape, where the settlement of Koss sits near the riverbanks. Moving north through the wooded terrain of Marinette County, the map reveals a quiet network of rural communities including Kells, Longrie, and the namesake village of Swanson. This 2017 survey details the drainage patterns of the region, defined by Swanson Cr, Phillips Cr, and the Little Cedar River as they move toward the Menominee. Local heritage is anchored by sites like the Swedish Methodist Cem and the Bethesda Lutheran Cem, which reflect the Scandinavian and Northern European settlement history of this Upper Midwest borderland. Numerous small lakes such as Linnbeek Lake, Ash-Lake, and Johnson Lake dot the northern sections, connected by a grid of numbered roads and family-named tracks like Klippel Ln and Lindgren Ln.