The Middle Branch Ontonagon River and its numerous tributaries define this portion of the Ottawa National Forest in the western Upper Peninsula. Near the confluence of several major waterways, the settlement of Watersmeet serves as a central hub, while the smaller community of Bonifas sits further north along the shores of Bass Lake. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and small streams, including Sucker Lake, Lake Audrey, and Duck Cr, punctuated by landmarks like Rock Bluff Falls and Ajibikoka Falls. Local history is anchored at the Watersmeet Township Cem located near the junction of Us HWY 2 and Us HWY 45. This map documents a landscape heavily influenced by both the timber industry's legacy and modern forest management, where forest roads like Robbins Pond Rd provide access to the interior.
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1938 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Star Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1950 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1950 · Star Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1952 · Watersmeet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thayer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Starlake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Phelps
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Iron River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000