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2012 Map of Mikado

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mikado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Pine River and its intricate network of tributaries define the landscape of this northern Michigan quadrangle. The settlement of Mikado serves as the local hub, established where several branches of the river system converge, including the E Br Pine River, W Br Pine River, and S Br Pine River. This hydrologic pattern, which also includes Van Etten Cr and Roy Cr, suggests a region deeply shaped by drainage and forest access.

Genealogists can locate the Mikado Township Cem and the local Po, while the southern portion of the map identifies the smaller settlement of Alvin. The road network, including family-named routes like E Procunier Rd and S Armstrong Rd, provides a clear view of land divisions and rural homestead locations. The prevalence of named creeks like Gimlet Cr and McGillis Cr points to a finely dissected terrain where water resources were essential to early settlement and navigation.