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2019 Map of Hiawatha

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hiawatha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small glacial lakes. The northern reach of Indian Lake anchors the southern boundary, where it meets Smith Slough and the marshy channels of The Spreads along the Indian River. This landscape is defined by its transition from open water to dense forest, with Sturgeon Cr and Smith Cr winding through the interior.

Settlement is concentrated near the community of Hiawatha, where the Hiawatha / Byers Cem serves as a primary genealogical landmark. The presence of the Hiawatha Station and the Smith Creek Truck Trl reflect the area's history of forest management and early transport. From Langes Bay to the northern clusters of Kepler Lake and Island Lake, the map documents a region where designated wilderness areas like the Indian Wild and Scenic River preserve the remote character of Schoolcraft County.