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2014 Map of Fletcher

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fletcher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Manistee River flows through the northern reaches of this Kalkaska County terrain, where the small settlement of Fletcher serves as a central point in an area defined by its glacial geography. A series of prominent elevations, including Waldo Hill, Cleary Hill, and Richards Hill, rises above the surrounding plains, providing a distinctive skyline for the region. To the north, the King Trout Airport is situated near the riverbanks, highlighting the local aviation history and recreational access to the waterway.

The landscape is further defined by several tributaries, such as Black Cr, Clear Cr, and Big Cannon Cr, the latter of which flows toward Grass Lake near the southern boundary. This southern edge also marks the division between Kalkaska Co and Missaukee Co. A network of rural roads like Fletcher Rd SE and Military Rd SE connects these water features and hills, reflecting the settlement patterns and forestry routes established in northern Michigan.