Several residential communities with ties to the area's mining heritage are located in the watershed.

Dakota Heights is a residential area within the watershed that is a geographical anomaly in that it is surrounded by the city of Houghton on all four sides, yet it is considered part of Portage Township.  Platted in 1906, Dakota Heights received its name from the Dacotah Mining Company, which operated briefly in its vicinity.   The creek runs through the middle of Dakota Heights.

Hurontown was originally built as a mining town to support workers at the Huron Mine. Platted in 1862 by E.J. Hulbert, it occupies the northeast quarter of Section 2, and the northwest quarter of section1 of township 54, range 34.  Hurontown was considered part of Houghton for a brief period from 1867-1872, but for the most part it has been considered part of Portage Township.

Dodgeville is a second mining-related residential community within the watershed. Platted in 1908, Dodgeville was created to provide housing for employees at the Isle Royale Mine. From 1908 to 1930, during peak mining operations Dodgeville was a vibrant community.  As the price of copper dropped and the Great Depression set in Dodgeville’s commercial district slowly disappeared.

Developing the Huron Creek Watershed Management Plan