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1951 Map of Timberlost

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Timberlost
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Tahquamenon River snakes through the heart of this Upper Peninsula landscape, marking the transition between the Lake Superior State Forest and the diverse wetlands of Whitefish. This area, mapped in the early 1950s, highlights the proximity of the Tahquamenon Falls State Park and the famous Lower Falls. The settlement pattern reflects a remote, resource-driven geography, with small outposts like Timberlost and Whitehouse Landing situated along the river's path.

Local recreational history is evident through the presence of the Soo Hunting Club and Bowers Lodge, alongside a solitary Airfield that likely served the backcountry. Water is the defining feature of the terrain, ranging from the concentrated Camp 10 Lakes to the sprawling northern marshes. The boundary between Luce and Chippewa Counties cuts through the western edge of the sheet, providing a precise reference for genealogists tracing property and land use in this timber-rich region of Michigan.