2019 Map of Big Beaver Creek

About this map

Young's Airport sits along W Maple Ridge Rd, providing a rare point of modern navigation in a landscape dominated by the complex hydrology of the Upper Peninsula. The drainage system is defined by the Tahquamenon River and its major tributaries, including the Hendrie River and the East Branch Tahquamenon River. These waterways meander through extensive wetlands, with Big Beaver Cr and Little Beaver Cr carving paths toward the larger river basins. In the northeast, Muckinaw Lake serves as a significant water feature near W Michigan Lake Rd. The map also documents the dividing line between Luce Co and Chippewa Co, following the path of S Hulbert Rd through the western portion of the quadrangle. This layout reflects the area's history of isolated rural transit, where roads like East-West Rd and Kallio Rd navigate around the saturated lowlands.