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2023 Map of Banat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Banat and the surrounding township in Menominee County reflect a remote agricultural and forestry landscape defined by the drainage of the Shakey River and its numerous tributaries. Settled in the early 20th century by Austro-Hungarian immigrants, the village remains centered around the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cem, a primary landmark for local genealogy. The map details a network of rural roads such as Cheese Factory Rd No 27.75, hinting at the area's former dairy-focused economy.

Water plays a central role in the terrain, with Wire Grass Lake and the Little Cedar River marking the eastern boundary. Smaller settlements like Nathan and Gardner are situated along the north-south axis of Co Rd 577, while the western edge is broken by the winding courses of Miscauna Creek and Dehaas Creek. The landscape is largely comprised of wooded wetlands and intermittent streams typical of the Upper Peninsula interior.