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1955 Map of Witch Lake NE

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Witch Lake NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Michigamme Lake and its winding northern outlet anchor this mid-1950s survey of the Upper Peninsula wilderness. This area, spanning the intersection of Baraga, Marquette, and Iron Counties, is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Dashwa Lake, Luncob Lake, and the sprawling waters of Northwest Lake. The map details the transition from the Iron Range State Forest in the south toward the water-rich Republic territory to the east.

Waterways dominate the landscape, with the Michigamme River cutting a serpentine path through the center. Significant hydrographic features like Trout Falls and Trout Falls Creek indicate the varied elevation and drainage patterns of the region. The map also records early road classifications and surveying points that illustrate the sparse, resource-focused development of the Michigan backcountry during this period, notably near Wahlstrom Lake.