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2019 Map of Mecosta NW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mecosta NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mecosta and Barryton anchor this detailed survey of the glaciated wetlands and prairie-lake region of northern Michigan. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of kettle lakes and slow-moving water, including the sprawling Martiny Lake and the interconnected waters of Tubbs Lake, Upper Evans Lake, and Lower Evans Lake. These glacial remnants are joined by the winding course of the E Br Little Muskegon River and Pye Cr, which drain the lowlands of Hughes Swamp.

For family historians, the sheet identifies several local burial grounds, including Mount Hope Cem, Dye Cem, and Flake Cem. The distribution of section-line roads like 19 Mile RD and Garfield RD reflects the classic Midwestern township grid, while natural features like Dogfish Lake, Saddlebag Lake, and Big John Brown Lake highlight the area's transition into a landscape shaped by water and woodland.