2017 Map of Watersmeet

About this map

Watersmeet serves as the central hub of this northern wilderness, situated at the intersection of critical transit routes within the Ottawa National Forest. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Middle Branch Ontonagon River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Bonifas Creek and Sargents Cr. Local landmarks such as Rock Bluff Falls and Ajibikoka Falls indicate the descent of the watershed through the timberlands, while the Watersmeet Township Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research in the township. To the south, a concentration of named water bodies like Winter Lake, Lumberjack Lake, and Raven Lake illustrates the dense glacial lake environment of Gogebic County. The extensive network of National Forest System Trails, such as Nfst-5235, crisscrosses the township, marking the modern recreational and resource management footprint of this Upper Peninsula region.