2017 Map of Charles

About this map

Charles sits along the northern shores of Lake Huron in this modern survey of Mackinac County. The settlement is positioned near the mouth of the Carp River as it empties into Saint Martin Bay. This coastal region is largely defined by the expansive Hiawatha National Forest, where a network of waterways including the Pine River, McCloud Cr, and Elmhirst Cr drain the timbered interior. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and the major transit corridor of Interstate 75, which cuts diagonally across the forest toward the coast. Collectors and local historians can trace the course of numerous small tributaries like Garden Hill Cr and Home Cr, which weave through the townships of t43n r3w and t42n r3w.