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2023 Map of Backus Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Backus Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Backus Lake and its surrounding floodwaters define the central portion of this Roscommon County landscape. The drainage system is dominated by extensive wetland areas such as Backus Creek Flooding and Little Mud Lake Flooding, which illustrate the complex hydrology of this region in north-central Michigan. The northeastern corner touches upon Lake Saint Helen, while the southwestern quadrant shows more recent residential development patterns near Lake James and Shadow Lake.

Interstate 75 cuts a diagonal path through the terrain, contrasting the modern transportation corridor with the sprawling natural features like Ninemile Hill Swamp and the elevations of Ninemile Hill. The map meticulously tracks the movement of water through the North Branch Denton Creek and Denton Creek Flooding, providing a detailed look at the interface between Michigan's managed water resources and the local road network including N Roscommon Rd and W Branch Rd.