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2023 Map of Hickman Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fence River and its numerous tributaries dominate this Iron County landscape, revealing a remote terrain shaped by water and timber operations. The intricate drainage network includes the East Branch Fence River, Witch Creek, and Smith Creek, which converge amidst a dense collection of small glacial lakes such as Bates Lake and Dishaw Lake. The presence of the Michigamme River on the eastern edge further underscores the region's importance to the local watershed.

A network of forestry and access roads like Mead Logging Rd, Deerfoot Lodge Rd, and several numbered camp roads suggest a landscape primarily utilized for industrial timber harvesting and seasonal recreation. For the local historian, the map preserves the specific locations of geographic landmarks like Lake Thirty-Two and the winding course of Hickman Creek, providing a contemporary view of this undeveloped Michigan wilderness.