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1972 Map of Marsh Creek Pool NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Marsh Creek Pool NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Manistique River State Forest dominate this Upper Peninsula landscape, showcasing a complex hydrology of rivers and marshy lowlands in Schoolcraft County. The area is defined by the winding course of the West Branch Manistique River, which is joined by numerous tributaries including Hickey Creek, Duck Creek, and Section Nineteen Creek. These waterways, along with the Walsh Ditch in the northeast, illustrate the historical efforts to manage drainage and conservation across these protected lands.

Access through this wooded terrain is primarily limited to various routes like the West Branch Truck Trail and Merwin Truck Trail, indicating the area's use for forestry and resource management. Recreational use is noted at the West Branch Campground near the river's bend. Further south, the map details the confluence of Stutts Creek and Hiawatha Creek, providing a clear record of the backcountry geography as it existed in the early 1970s.