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1972 Map of Big Ravine Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Big Ravine Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Thunder Bay River and its intricate tributaries dominate this Alpena County landscape, where the Lower South Branch Thunder Bay River winds through low-lying marshlands and thick forests. Small rural hubs are marked by local landmarks like the Township Sch and religious centers such as Community Ch and Trinity Ch. The southern edge of the survey reaches the northern tip of Hubbard Lake, a significant water body surrounded by a grid of named local roads.

Logging and resource extraction history is visible through the borders of the Alpena State Forest and various sandpits and gravel pits scattered across the terrain. Elevations rise significantly at Nicholson Hill, providing a contrast to the many creek basins like Big Ravine Creek and Wolf Creek. The road network, including Settlement Road and Indian Reserve Road, reflects the early survey lines and local homesteading patterns of the region.