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1953 Map of Munuscong

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Munuscong
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Munuscong sits at the northern edge of this coastal landscape, where the waters of Munuscong Lake meet the West Neebish Channel. This map captures a specialized maritime and wetland environment defined by the expansive Gogomain Swamp and the protected lands of the Bruce Munuscong State Forest. The geography is characterized by numerous small landforms such as Winter Point, Moon Island, and Roach Point, which punctuate the irregular shoreline.

The drainage patterns of the Gogomain River and its South Branch dictate the inland character, winding through low-lying areas south of the lake. Industrial activity is minimal, represented primarily by a Gravel Pit near the western boundary, suggesting a landscape primarily dedicated to timber management and waterway navigation. The presence of a designated Dumping Ground within the lake reflects mid-century maritime management practices in these critical Great Lakes connecting channels.