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1971 Map of Hawks

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hawks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Black Lake State Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where the township boundaries of Moltke, Belknap, Bismarck, and Metz converge. The settlement of Hawks serves as a small hub along the Detroit and Mackinac Railroad, characterized by civic and religious infrastructure including the Hawks Sch, Faith Cem, and Hope Cem. The topography is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes such as Nettie Lake, Lake Louise, and Lake Emma, which are interspersed with cedar swamps and wetlands.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Gravel Pits and Quarries near Big Cut, reflecting the region's reliance on natural resource extraction. The northern portion of the map is drained by the Little Ocqueoc River and Fox Creek, while the southern reaches feature the elongated Lake Ella and May Lake. This survey illustrates the mid-century intersection of state-managed timberlands and small-scale rail-side communities.