2014 Map of Moran

About this map

Moran and Allenville sit within the interior of the Upper Peninsula, positioned along the corridor of State HWY 123 as it cuts through the Hiawatha National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small lakes, including Hay Lake, Cranberry Lake, and the expansive Pointe aux Chenes Marshes that border the Lake Michigan shoreline at Poupard Bay. Genealogy and local history are anchored by the Immaculate Conception Cem and Brevort Cem, located near the northern settlements. The map also traces the modern path of the N Country National Scenic Trail as it meanders through the forest and across various creeks like Martineau Cr and Summerby Cr. This area represents a classic Michigan Northwoods environment where timber and drainage patterns dictate the placement of roads and small communities.