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1954 Map of Hetherton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hetherton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The northern Michigan forest landscape is defined by the convergence of several major conservation tracts in this mid-century survey. Hetherton serves as the primary named settlement, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the Hardwood State Forest, Black Lake State Forest, and Pigeon River State Forest. The map documents a geography defined by specialized sporting clubs and forest management, featuring the Lansing Club, Beaver Dam Club, and the Black River Ranch Club with its own Black River Ranch Landing Field.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy structures like the Metzger Sch and the State Forest Headquarters near the Pigeon River. The intricate drainage of Cornwall Creek and Hardwood Creek feeds a network of remote lakes, including Cornwall Lake and Walled Lake. This detailed recording of the Rattlesnake Hills and surrounding swamplands provides a window into the region's character before modern road expansions altered the woodland access.