2017 Map of McMillan

About this map

The Tahquamenon River winds through the northern wetlands of this Upper Peninsula landscape, north of the settlement at McMillan. This 2017 survey details a region characterized by its extensive lake systems and small, clustered communities. To the south, the village of Helmer sits on the shores where North Manistique Lake meets Manistique Lake, a significant recreational and ecological hub for the area. The map reveals the local history of Columbus and Lakefield Townships through their preserved burial grounds, including the Columbus Township Cem, the East Lakefield Cem, and the Old East Lakefield Cem near Marks. The land is defined by a dense network of county roads and water features like East Lake and Locke Lake, which supported the timber and leisure economies of Luce County. These inland waters and the surrounding marshlands, such as Laketon Slough, illustrate the hydrological complexity of this portion of Michigan’s wild northern interior.