2023 Map of McKinley

About this map

The Au Sable River meanders across the southern landscape of this northern Michigan territory, where the settlement of McKinley sits along its banks near the McKinley Cem. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the Huron National Forest, dominated by a dense network of forest roads and glacial lakes. Numerous water bodies including Shamrock Lake, Penoyer Lake, and Island Lake are scattered through the timberland, indicating a terrain defined by its hydrography and recreational use. The map preserves several important transportation corridors, such as the Mi Shore To Shore Horse&hike Trl and the Old Hardy Grade, which hint at historical logging or rail routes that once penetrated these woods. Moving north, the land becomes a tapestry of wetlands and creeks like Blockhouse Creek and Glennie Creek, illustrating the complex drainage system feeding the central river valley.