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1951 Map of Timberlost

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Timberlost
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Tahquamenon River winds through the heart of this Upper Peninsula landscape, marking the transition between the Lake Superior State Forest and the conserved lands of Tahquamenon Falls State Park. This mid-century survey captures the rugged isolation of the Whitefish region, where activity was centered on the river and a handful of remote outposts. Significant landmarks include the Lower Falls and a series of isolated waters such as Water Tank Lakes and Clark Lake.

Evidence of seasonal habitation and local industry appears in the form of named clusters like Timberlost, Whitehorse, and Whitehorse Landing. Farther east, Camp 10 Lakes and the Sea Hunting Club suggest the area's importance for sport and forestry. The survey also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Luce Co and Chippewa Co, cutting through a terrain of creeks like Schouts Cr and Cheney Creek.