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2017 Map of Meredith NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Meredith NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The wetland-rich landscape of Roscommon and Clare Counties is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and shifting creek systems as they appeared in 2017. Numerous small water bodies, including Boyce Lake, Duck Lake, and the larger Rollway Lake, are scattered across the terrain, connected by the meandering paths of Wolf Creek and its tributary, East Branch Wolf Creek. The presence of Townline Creek and Pup Lake further illustrates the low-lying, hydrologically complex nature of this North-Central Michigan region.

Local transportation is characterized by a grid of rural routes such as Lapeer Road and Claroskee Road, which cross the county line. Historically significant names like Meredith Grade Road hint at the area's timber heritage, following the path of an old railroad grade. This contemporary survey serves as a precise record for genealogists and researchers tracing the evolution of family tracts near Elbow Lake or Trout Lake in a region where the natural environment remains the primary driver of development.