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2012 Map of Baldwin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Baldwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Idlewild occupies a central role in this Michigan landscape, situated among a dense network of water bodies including Idlewild Lake, Paradise Lake, and Tank Lake. The area's character is defined by its recreational and conservation infrastructure, from Ivan's Campground and Cabins to the Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground. This 2012 survey illustrates the importance of local resources and public land management, evidenced by the Baldwin Fish Hatchery and the Baldwin District Ranger Office.

Hydrography dominates the terrain, with the Baldwin River and Sanborn Cr feeding into numerous small lakes like Government Lake, Cashion Lake, and Wolf Lake. To the north, the Wolf Lake Lookout Tower and Wide Waters overlook a landscape of forestry and seasonal tourism. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Webber Cem and the layout of the Baldwin Municipal Airport provide critical points of reference for the region's 21st-century development.