2014 Map of Cusino

About this map

Cusino marks a sparse settlement point in the Upper Peninsula's forested interior, where the border between Alger and Schoolcraft counties divides a landscape defined by an intricate network of water. The Creighton River and its various tributaries, including Stoner Cr and Shotgun Cr, drain a region dotted with numerous named basins such as Gemini Lakes, Worchester Lake, and Canoe Lake. The infrastructure of the area is largely composed of unpaved access routes like Melstrand Truck Trl and Wolf Lake Rd, reflecting a geography shaped by timber and conservation rather than dense urban growth. This 2014 survey documents the hydrography of the northern lake country, capturing the precise locations of small water bodies like Stoner Pond and Silver Lake that have long served as landmarks for those navigating these remote Michigan woodlands.