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2017 Map of Roscommon North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Roscommon serves as the primary hub at the southern edge of this Michigan survey, where the town grid meets the southern boundary of the Huron National Forest. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the South Branch Au Sable River, a renowned waterway that passes under Steckert Bridge and Chase Bridge. Significant portions of the northern terrain are dedicated conservation areas, specifically the Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area, which is crisscrossed by specialized routes like the Mi Shore to Shore Horse&Hike trail.

Local history and community landmarks are scattered across the rural township, including the Deerheart Valley settlement and the Pioneer Cem. A network of unpaved forest roads and trails, such as the Mason Tract Trl and Hay Marsh Creek Trl, illustrates the region's character as a managed wilderness for both timber and recreation. Smaller tributaries like Thayer Cr and Beaver Cr feed the larger river system, shaping the drainage patterns of this forested interior.