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2023 Map of Johannesburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Johannesburg serves as the primary hub for this portion of Otsego County, situated along the M-32 corridor. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks such as the Johannesburg Cem, while the surrounding landscape is defined by an extensive network of glacial lakes and wetlands. Larger bodies of water like Big Bear Lake and Douglas Lake are interspersed with smaller features such as Caulkins Lake and Crapo Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the Michigan interior.

Transit through these woods and wetlands is facilitated by a mix of established roads and recreational paths, including the notable Shore To Shore Trl and the Big Bear Trl. The map also captures the headwaters of the East Branch Big Creek, showing how drainage patterns shape the local geography between smaller clusters like Quietacres. This recent survey provides a clear view of how residential pockets and recreational trails have integrated into the timbered terrain of the northern Lower Peninsula.