2017 Map of Hillman NE

About this map

Long Swamp and the meandering course of the North Branch Thunder Bay River dominate this portion of Northern Michigan, where the border between Presque Isle and Alpena counties divides the landscape. The region is characterized by extensive wetlands and a network of secondary roads named for early local families and landmarks. The settlement of Friski sits in the southwest corner, situated among small drainage features like Truax Cr. The road network, including Reider School Rd and Molski Hwy, suggests a history of rural education and timber or agricultural development. Tributaries such as Quinn Cr and Salina Cr feed into the primary river system, reflecting the hydrologic complexity of this low-lying territory before it reaches larger coastal basins.