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2017 Map of Germfask

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Germfask sits at the junction of the Manistique River and the Driggs River, serving as a gateway to the complex hydrology of the Upper Peninsula. This landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and managed water pools, including the Upper Goose Pen Pool and Lower Goose Pen Pool, which reflect a history of waterfowl habitat conservation and river management. The township structure is punctuated by evidence of early settlement and recreation, from the Skunk Ridge Ski Trail to the Smith Farm.

Genealogists will find significant value in the location of three distinct burial grounds: Germfask Cem, the Old Germfask Cem, and Blaney Cem. The map captures the quiet transition from the clustered streets of the village, such as Robinson St and Pine St, into the expansive Bear Creek Swamp. Numerous named lakes, including Stewart Lake, Kennedy Lake, and Ford Lake, illustrate the water-rich geography that has shaped the local timber and hunting economy for generations.