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1985 Map of Two Hearted River

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Two Hearted River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Two Hearted River flows through the dense timberlands of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating a region defined by its relationship with Lake Superior. The map details the complex drainage systems of the Tahquamenon River and the Shelldrake River, which navigate a terrain of extensive state forests and wetlands. Coastal landmarks such as Whitefish Point and Crisp Point stand as sentinel features along the shoreline, marking the treacherous transition between the land and the vast waters of Whitefish Bay.

Human activity is concentrated in small settlements like Deer Park and Emerson, or centered around the recreation and conservation efforts within Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Muskallonge Lake State Park. Historical infrastructure is visible in the form of the Old Grade, a former railway path that hints at the earlier logging era. This survey captures a balance between the managed resources of the Lake Superior State Forest and the natural preservation of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.