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2023 Map of Baker Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Hiawatha National Forest landscape within Delta County is defined by an intricate network of waterways draining toward the Great Lakes. This modern survey illustrates a heavily forested and wetland-rich environment where the West Branch Whitefish River and Rapid River serve as primary geographical anchors. The presence of the Dutch Mill Cem along the western edge offers a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this rural Upper Peninsula territory.

Outdoor recreation and conservation take center stage, with the Whitefish Wild and Scenic River designation protecting the northeastern corridor. The map details localized terrain features such as Rapid River Falls and a series of recreational paths including the Rapid River Ski A Loop Trl, Rapid River Ski B Loop Trl, and Rapid River Ski C Loop Trl. Numerous small tributaries like Baker Creek, Ferguson Creek, and Chippeny Creek carve through the timberland, feeding into larger basins such as Merles Lake and Mud Lake.