2023 Map of Diffin

About this map

Diffin sits at the junction of several forest roads, serving as a focal point for this heavily wooded landscape at the borders of Alger, Marquette, and Delta Counties. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, most notably the West Branch Whitefish River which flows past Whitefish Falls. The drainage patterns of Sueker Creek, Werners Creek, and Deadhorse Creek illustrate the low-lying, often marshy nature of the Upper Peninsula interior. Much of the southern portion of the map is dedicated to the Hiawatha NF, where the absence of dense settlement highlights the area's role as a protected timber and recreation resource. Roadways like the Whitefish Grade Rd suggest the historical importance of logging transport in shaping the local geography between these three northern Michigan counties.