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2023 Map of Gibbs City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gibbs City and Hazel stand as small focal points in this northern Michigan landscape dominated by the protected reaches of the Ottawa National Forest. The convergence of the North Branch Paint River and South Branch Paint River creates a complex hydrology that includes the designated Paint Wild and Scenic River, reflecting the region's importance for conservation and water resources. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows more concentrated activity near Iron Lake and Webb Lake, where local roads like Gibbs City Rd and Zeller Dr provide access to the lakeshores.

The map reveals a dense network of forest service trails, such as Nfst-2199 Trl and Nfst-3486 Trl, which permeate the timberlands. These routes, combined with numerous named creeks like McColman Creek and Defiance Creek, suggest a landscape utilized for forestry and recreation. The proximity of Merriman Lake to the settlement of Hazel indicates the historical reliance on local water bodies for settlement placement in the Upper Peninsula's interior.