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2023 Map of Gilchrist

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The small settlement of Gilchrist is located in the southeastern corner of this map, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by an extensive network of creeks and wetlands. This area of Mackinac County is characterized by a high concentration of water bodies, including Lake Louise, Lucky Lake, and the unique Cranberry Lake Bog. A dense system of local roads and trails, such as Mc Leod Truck Trl and the Newberry-rexton Motorcycle Trl, indicates the importance of timber access and recreational use in the modern era.

The presence of the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club Airport and the nearby Hiawatha Trail reflects the region's historical and ongoing ties to large-scale land conservation and sporting clubs. The map also captures the hydrological complexity of the area, showing the confluence of the North Branch Cold Creek and South Branch Cold Creek alongside Threemile Creek, all feeding into the broader watershed across the county line from Luce Co.