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2023 Map of Maple City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Maple City and the surrounding township lands are defined by a complex wetland system and a series of small, interior lakes. The landscape is dominated by the Cedar Swamp and Solon Swamp, which filter into Victoria Creek and Clearbrook Creek before reaching Lake Leelanau on the eastern edge. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of Leelanau County, where small unincorporated communities like Cedar and Solon are connected by a network of county roads.

Local historians can trace the distribution of early families through the numerous community burial grounds, including the Kasson Township Cem, Round Top Cem, and the Nash Pettingill Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the triple-county corner where Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties meet near Cedar Run. This area contains a cluster of small water bodies such as Bright Lake, Cook Lake, and Shisler Lake, reflecting the post-glacial topography of the region.