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1999 Map of Vista Falls

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Ottawa National Forest dominates this landscape in the Upper Peninsula, defined by the deep carving of the Sturgeon River and its numerous tributaries. At the turn of the millennium, this area preserved a wild character within the Ontonagon Ranger District, where the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness protects the dramatic elevation changes around Maronen Hill. The river system is dense, with named waterways like Cliche Creek, Humbug Creek, and Gurgle Creek feeding into the main channel. The National Scenic Trail winds through the forest, offering a corridor through the timberland. While human settlement is sparse, the presence of Newberry Road and Laird Road suggests the routes used for forest management and recreation. The mapping of Vista Falls and the West Branch Sturgeon River highlights the complex hydrology that has shaped this portion of Ontonagon and Houghton counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1999
Date Published2004
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain