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2017 Map of Moltke

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Huron defines the northeastern edge of this Presque Isle County landscape, where the shoreline transition at Forty Mile Point meets a network of small inland water bodies and creeks. The area is characterized by its rural agricultural layout, anchored by the settlement of Moltke and the seasonal community at Manitou Beach. Local history is deeply rooted in the land here, evidenced by several established burial grounds including Moltke Township Cem, Immanuel Lutheran Cem, and Saint James Lutheran Cem.

Drainage patterns across the township are shaped by Silver Creek and Schmidt Creek, which flow through a terrain dotted with significant local landmarks like Beechnut Lake and Twin Lakes. Modern recreational infrastructure, such as the Huron Sunrise Trail, follows the lakeshore alongside the historic alignment of the Ray Hwy, illustrating the evolution of transport and tourism along the Michigan coast.