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2023 Map of Carney Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Metropolitan sits in the northern reaches of this Dickinson County landscape, a region defined by its complex network of glacial lakes and the legacy of the Upper Peninsula's mining industry. The map highlights the transition from industrial extraction to recreation, with names like Groveland Mine Rd, Hanna Mine East Rd, and Calumet Mine Rd tracing the paths of former iron operations. These roads now weave through a dense hydrographic system featuring Carney Lake, Benton Lake, and the winding West Branch Sturgeon River.

Remote trails and local access routes like Camp Suicide Rd and the Merriman Ski Trl suggest the area's modern identity as a hub for outdoor activity. From the southern expanse around Seiberts Creek to the cluster of smaller basins such as Johns Little Lake and Scott Lake, the map provides a precise look at the township's drainage patterns and forested tracts as they appeared in the early 21st century.