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2023 Map of Rush Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Rush Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Saginaw Bay defines the northern edge of this coastal Huron County landscape, where the sandy shoreline of the Thumb transition into a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. The area is dominated by the sprawling Rush Lake and the recreational lands of Albert E Sleeper State Park - Deer Run Trl. These marshes are drained by an intricate system of natural and man-made waterways, including the Pigeon River, Pinnebog River, and numerous local drains like the Rush Lake Drain and Fisher Drain.

Rural life south of the coast is anchored by a grid of section-line roads, revealing the agricultural character of the inland townships. Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as the Chandler Township Cem and McKay Cem near the confluence of Bad Axe Creek. The presence of features like Little Oak Point and Oak Point Lake illustrates the delicate balance between the Lake Huron coastline and the interior farming heritage of the region.