2019 Map of Witch Lake NE

About this map

Lake Michigamme and its southern tributaries dominate this wilderness landscape where the boundaries of Baraga, Marquette, and Iron counties converge. The rugged drainage patterns of the Michigamme River and Spruce River are interspersed with smaller water bodies like Dashwa Lake, Goose Lake, and Jugcob Lake. This 2019 survey documents a network of named trails and forest roads that weave through the wetlands and uplands, including the Chipmunk Trl, Floating Bear Trl, and Blue Snowshoe Trl. The map illustrates a modern era of backcountry recreation and timber management in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, centered on the Trout Falls Cr drainage. Researchers can trace the path of River Rd as it follows the waterways through the heart of the township, providing access to remote locations like Saint Johns Lake at the western edge of the quadrangle.