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2017 Map of Donken

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Donken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Stonington and Donken anchor the central corridor of this Houghton County landscape, situated along the historic north-south path of the Bill Nicholls Route. This thoroughfare, once a vital rail artery for the Copper Country, parallels a series of water bodies including Morrison Lake and Stonington Lake. Further south, the map transitions into the popular recreation area of Twin Lakes, where the larger expanses of Lake Gerald and Lake Roland dominate the terrain. The presence of the Wyandotte settlement near these lakes highlights the region's enduring appeal for seasonal and year-round habitation.

Waterways define the drainage patterns of the area, with the Elm River and Little Elm River carving through the northern sections, while the W Br Sante River and N Br Bear Cr flow through the eastern hills. The network of local roads, such as Old Mill Rd and Lake Gerald Rd, provides access to numerous smaller ponds like Seventeenmile Lake and Lake Ongie, reflecting a landscape managed for timber and outdoor access.