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2017 Map of Hiawatha

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hiawatha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hiawatha and the surrounding timberlands of the Hiawatha National Forest define this Michigan landscape in the upper peninsula. The topography is dominated by an intricate network of waterways and wetlands, notably Indian Lake at the southern edge and the marshy expanses of The Spreads and Smith Slough. For local historians and genealogists, the Hiawatha / Byers Cem near the town center provides a vital link to early settlers of this remote township.

Modern recreation and historical transport intersect along the Haywire Grade ORV Trl, a path that follows the former rail alignment through the woods. The map highlights numerous small glacial lakes such as Ghost Lake, Island Lake, and Plains Lake, connected by forest service routes like the Smith Creek Truck Trl. This survey documents a quiet rural economy centered on natural resources and seasonal transit, from the waters of Langes Bay to the namesake Hiawatha Station.