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2023 Map of Garnet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Garnet serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated near the intersection of several notable truck trails and recreational routes. The surrounding Upper Peninsula terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways and wetlands, including Big Dollar Lake, Little Dollar Lake, and the expansive King's Marsh. The hydrology is complex, with the East Branch Black River and Silver Creek winding through the southern half, while the East Branch Sage River drains the northern reaches.

Evidence of the area's development and use is found in the scattered naming of rural features such as the Maplewood Cem and the proximity of Garnet Lake. For those interested in historical land use, the map details an extensive system of forest access roads like Rexton RD, Old Hendricks Truck Trl, and the Newberry-Rexton Motorcycle Trl, reflecting the region's enduring connection to the timber industry and outdoor recreation.