Loading map...

2012 Map of Hale

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hale serves as the primary hub for this portion of Iosco County, situated south of a dense network of glacial lakes and the winding Au Sable River. The settlement pattern here is defined by seasonal and recreational landscapes, with large clusters of vacation homes and cottages lining the shores of Long Lake, Loon Lake, and Jose Lake. These water bodies are central to the local economy and culture, evidenced by the numerous youth retreats and public spaces such as Camp Mahn-Go-Tah-See, Camp Maqua, and the Hale Plainfield Township park Campground and Picnic Area.

Further north, the terrain transitions into the forested area known as The Jackpines, where the riverine system dominates. The S Br River and Au Sable River converge near the Loud Dam Pond, a significant hydroelectric impoundment. Historic continuity is preserved at the Iosco County Fairgrounds and local burial sites like Thompson Cem and Hale Cem, which offer essential points of reference for genealogists studying the families of Plainfield Township.