1986 Map of Hillman NE

About this map

Mackinaw State Forest dominates this landscape in northeastern Michigan, where the boundary between Presque Isle and Alpena Counties divides a terrain defined by complex water systems. The North Branch Thunder Bay River meanders through the central sections, fed by tributaries including Quinn Creek and Truax Creek. To the south, the expansive Long Swamp reflects the low-lying, poorly drained nature of the area. This 1980s survey documents the sparsely settled townships of Metz and Wellington, where human activity is primarily limited to resource extraction at a Gravel Pit and the maintenance of fire breaks and trails through the state forest. The grid of section lines and range markers provides a clear framework for locating specific family land holdings within the wilder timberlands of the region.