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2017 Map of Mikado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Mikado serves as the focal point of this northern Michigan landscape, situated at the intersection of Co Hwy F-30 and F-41. Much of the western and central territory is dominated by the Huron National Forest, where a complex network of waterways including the W Br Pine River and S Br Pine River define the local drainage. These river branches, along with smaller tributaries like McDonald Cr, suggest a history of timber management and conservation within the federal forest boundaries.

Further south, the landscape shifts toward the small community of Alvin and the expansive Cedar Lake Swamp near the Alcona Co Iosco Co border. Local history is anchored at the Mikado Township Cem on the northeastern edge of town. The map details a transition from established township roads like E Mikado-Glennie Rd to forest trails such as Allard Trl, reflecting the area's dual character as both a rural residence and a managed wilderness.