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1980 Map of Tiebel Creek

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Tiebel Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lake Superior shorelines meet the northern reaches of the Porcupine Mountains in this survey of the Gogebic and Ontonagon county line. This area is defined by the high elevations of Summit Peak and Porcupine Peak, marking a terrain heavily managed through the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and the Ottawa National Forest. The landscape is a network of drainage systems, where the Presque Isle River, Tiebel Creek, and Little Carp River flow toward the Great Lake.

Industrial and recreational history is etched into the topography, with an Old Railroad Grade cutting across the southwestern quadrant and the Presque Isle State Campground serving as a coastal landmark. Inland, isolated water bodies like Beaver Lake and Lily Pond are accessible via the South Boundary Road. This 1980 metric survey provides a precise view of the Upper Peninsula’s wilderness before contemporary development, documenting the numerous named creeks and Gravel Pits that supported the local infrastructure.