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2017 Map of Republic SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Republic sits at the northern edge of this Marquette County landscape, where the Michigamme River begins its southward winding through a dense network of glacial water bodies. The terrain is defined by a significant concentration of lakes and wetlands, including Helen Lake, Bengston Lake, and the expansive Big Lick Lake. These waters are interconnected by small drainage systems like Gambles Cr and Wilson Cr, illustrating the post-glacial hydrology of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Remote roads such as Cut-Across Rd and Chain of Lakes Rd provide access to the interior, where geographic features like Casey Swamp and Lake of the Plains dominate. Further south, the map details the shoreline of Witch Lake, a notable feature for local geography. The layout of these water bodies and named routes like Dogwood Rd reflects the rural character and recreational layout of the region in the early 21st century.