Planning Maps and Resources for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
 

"Shaping Our Future" Land-Use Survey (in PDF)
"Wanted! Your Help in Shaping the Future of Houghton County." That was the invitation to all Houghton County residents in January 1997 to participate in an opinion survey about land-use and related issues. Nearly 2,000 residents took the time to return the surveys. The survey asked residents how strongly they agreed or disagreed with each of 26 statements on topics such as community change, planning, development, open-space preservation, property rights, and environmental stewardship. About three-quarters of the returned surveys included comments, ranging from a few words to lengthy attachments.

Watersheds and Community Water Supply Wells
Maps showing watershed boundaries and locations of community water supply wells in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties are provided in formats for viewing and printing.

Public Water Supply Consumer Confidence Reports
Superintendents of water supply systems that serve communities compile annual reports on water sources and water quality test results for their customers and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division. Download a summary of the information contained in the 1999 Consumer Confidence Reports for Houghton and Keweenaw County communities.