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2023 Map of Lake Winyah

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Thunder Bay River winds through the heart of this landscape, its waters widening into Lake Winyah and the surrounding wetland complexes of Alpena County. This contemporary study shows the modern infrastructure of the Alpena County Regional Airport positioned centrally among the dense forests and drainage systems of McLary Creek and King Creek. The settlement patterns here are modest, with the rural communities of Paxton and McHarg serving as focal points for local history.

South of the river, the terrain is marked by the Hillman-alpena State Trl and various recreational routes like Norway Ridge Trl, reflecting the area's transition into a hub for outdoor access. Genealogists will find the Wilson Township Cem located along the southern reaches near Butterfield Creek. The map also captures several distinct water bodies, including Zim Lake and Muskrat Farm Lake, which define the low-lying character of the region's northern interior.