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2017 Map of Moran

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Moran and Allenville sit at the northern edge of this landscape, serving as small hubs of human activity within the larger expanse of the Hiawatha National Forest. This 2017 survey reveals a complex wetland environment characterized by the extensive Pointe aux Chenes Marshes and the winding Pointe aux Chenes River which drains toward Lake Michigan. The presence of the Immaculate Conception Cem and Brevort Township Cem near the settlements provides valuable touchpoints for genealogists researching families from this part of Mackinac County.

Transportation and recreation are prominent, with the N Country National Scenic Trail meandering through the timber and marshlands. The hydrography is particularly dense, ranging from the large Brevoort Lake to smaller isolated bodies like Silver Lake and Cranberry Lake. This map captures a modern view of a region where historical forest management and natural water systems continue to dictate the pattern of life.