2019 Map of Marilla

About this map

Manistee National Forest encompasses the majority of this landscape in northern Michigan, where the waters of the Manistee Wild and Scenic River dominate the southern topography. The river is central to the area's development, featuring the Tippy Dam and the expansive Tippy Dam Pond, which is dotted with several named landforms including Government Island, Fitch Island, and Birch Island. To the north, the settlement of Marilla marks a hub of rural roads like Nine Mile Rd and Marilla Rd. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its conservation and recreation infrastructure, from the N Country National Scenic Trail winding through the woods to smaller water bodies such as Dickson Lake and Leitch Bayou. The map illustrates how decades of federal forest management have preserved the primitive character of the glacial terrain and river valleys.