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2017 Map of Prescott

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Prescott and Maple Ridge anchor this landscape where three Michigan counties—Ogemaw, Iosco, and Arenac—converge. The area is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Hardwood Lake, Johnson Lake, and Cranberry Lake. These water bodies are connected by a web of small watercourses such as Whitney Cr and Johnson Cr, which dictate the placement of local roads and property boundaries.

Evidence of established community life is found at the Richland Cem near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The road network follows a rigid grid system, yet occasionally yields to the natural topography of the wetlands, with routes like Co HWY F 18 and Mills Rd providing primary access between the rural homesteads. This 2017 survey reflects a contemporary view of the Michigan lake country, illustrating how the drainage patterns of Spring Cr and Mills Cr continue to shape the regional footprint.