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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

The settlement of Hawks serves as the focal point for this northern Michigan landscape, situated along the line of the Detroit and Mackinac. This 1971 study reveals a region defined by its timber and water resources, with much of the terrain dedicated to the Black Lake State Forest. The local community is anchored by the Hawks Sch and a cluster of nearby burial grounds, including Hope Cem and Faith Cem, which provide valuable location data for genealogists tracking early families in Bismarck and Metz townships.

A dense network of glacial lakes and waterways, such as Lake Nettie, Lake Ella, and the Ocqueoc River, dominates the southern and western portions of the quadrangle. Resource extraction is evident in the numerous Gravel Pits and Quarries scattered throughout the forest lands. The presence of several Public Access points indicates the area's transition toward recreational use while maintaining its industrial roots in forestry and rail transport.