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2023 Map of Merwin Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Merwin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Manistique River winds through a dense network of wetlands and small lakes in this modern-day representation of Schoolcraft County. Centered on Merwin Lake and the nearby Mud Lake, the landscape is defined by the transition between moving water and stationary basins like McIntyre Lake and Salter Lake. The intricate hydrology of the region is evident in the presence of Bear Creek Swamp and the channelized Walsh Ditch, which serve as critical drainage for the surrounding lowlands.

Evidence of human movement and land management is visible in the grid of forestry and access roads. Routes like Highwater Truck Trl and Letson Truck Trl crisscross the townships of T42N and T43N, providing entry into the interior woods. For genealogists, the inclusion of Woods Cem near Co Hwy 433 provides a specific point of historical interest amidst the vast stretches of Black Creek and Duck Creek headwaters.