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1986 Map of Hetherton

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hetherton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mackinaw State Forest dominates this section of Northern Michigan, where the headwaters of the Black River and the East Branch Black River carve through a landscape of glacial lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Hetherton sits in the southwest corner, positioned near a local Gravel Pit and the edge of the Green Swamp. Historically, this area was a hub for the timber industry, a fact underscored by the numerous segments of Old Railroad Grade that crisscross the terrain, tracing the paths of long-removed logging lines.

Outdoor recreation and conservation define the mid-1980s character of the land, highlighted by the High Country Pathway threading through the Rattlesnake Hills. Notable elevations like Old Baldy Hill provide vantage points over a chain of water bodies, including Walled Lake, Town Line Lakes, and Lake La Barge. The map also records the boundary between Otsego and Montmorency counties, reflecting the remote, resource-focused nature of this high-country region.