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2023 Map of Hessel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hessel serves as the focal point for this coastal survey of the Les Cheneaux area along the northern shores of Lake Huron. The landscape is defined by the transition from the dense woodlands of the Hiawatha National Forest to the complex shoreline of Hessel Bay and Mackinac Bay. Genealogy interests are well-represented by several scattered burial grounds, including Father Marquette's Cem near the coast and Italian Hill Cem further inland.

The terrain north of the village rises toward Peek-A-Boo Hill, while the lowlands are drained by a network of waterways including Taylor Creek and Pearson Creek. Local landmarks like the Albert J Lindberg Airport and family-named points such as Osogwin Point and Mortsen Point reflect the settled character of this Upper Peninsula waterfront. This recent survey documents the modern road network, from Rockview Rd down to the waterfront on Lake St, as it interfaces with the protected forest lands.