1987 Map of Mesick NE

About this map

The Manistee River meanders across this northern Michigan landscape, carving a prominent valley through the Pere Marquette State Forest. This mid-1980s survey documents a region dominated by conservation and public lands, including the northern boundary of the Manistee National Forest. The map reveals a complex drainage network where numerous smaller tributaries, such as Anderson Creek, Soper Creek, and Filer Creek, feed into the primary river system. Scattered across the wooded terrain are several small water bodies, including the Grassy Lakes in the north and Twin Lakes to the west. The layout of these forests and waterways illustrates the character of Wexford County's interior, showing how the State Forest Boundary defines the use of the land. Researchers can observe the density of the forest cover and the precise locations of secluded lakes like Ferguson Lake and Carp Lake, which remain largely buffered by protected state and federal lands.