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2017 Map of Black River

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Black River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Negwegon State Park dominates the northern shoreline of this Lake Huron coastal region, where the ancient Potawatomi Trail and Chippewa Trail trace the wooded edge of the water. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape defined by its coastal wetlands and drainage systems, including the expansive Black River Swamp and numerous small tributaries like Butternut Cr and DeRocher Cr. The settlement patterns here are modest and tied to the coast, with the namesake Black River hamlet situated near the mouth of its river, while Alcona lies further south along the shore.

Public lands and conservation areas shape much of the interior, including a portion of the Huron National Forest. Local history is anchored by sites such as Alcona Cem and Calvary Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The road network, featuring names like N Poor Farm Rd and Sucker Creek Rd, reflects the area's rural development and land management history between the forest and the Great Lake.