The Manistee National Forest defines the geography of this northern Michigan landscape, where the Big Sable River and Little Sable River wind through a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The small settlement of Millerton sits at a crossing point near Pleasant Lake, serving as a focal point for a rural road system that includes Freesoil Rd and Elk Hwy. This 2014 survey documents the area's transition from forest to small-scale agriculture, with numerous named water bodies like Cunningham Lake, Ford Lake, and Lake George punctuating the terrain. Outdoor recreation and conservation efforts are evident in the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses the eastern sections near the Mason and Lake County line. The map provides a detailed view of the regional hydrology, from Muckwa Cr to the isolated Cranberry Lake.
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1931 · Custer NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1931 · Baldwin NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1931 · Custer NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1931 · Freesoil SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Freesoil SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Peacock SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Peacock NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1954 · Traverse City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Midland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000