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2023 Map of Curran

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Curran serves as the primary settlement hub for this Alcona County landscape, situated at the intersection of several local routes within the Huron National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of water bodies and recreational pathways, including the Hoist Lake Trails Trl and the Mi Shore To Shore Horse/Bike Trl. These trails weave through a terrain dotted with numerous lakes such as Byron Lake, Carp Lake, and the larger Hoist Lakes system, illustrating the area's significance for forest management and outdoor activity.

To the south, the Au Sable Wild and Scenic River forms a protected corridor, joined by tributaries like Blockhouse Creek and Penoyer Creek. For those researching local history, the Curran Cem remains a notable landmark just east of the main settlement. The map captures a contemporary look at the forest's hydrology, from the headwaters of Silver Creek in the north to the meandering path of Little Wolf Creek through the central timberlands.