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2014 Map of Saint Helen NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Saint Helen NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The South Branch Au Sable River anchors this corner of Higgins Township, winding northward past Sherman Bridge and through a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology. In the early 21st century, this area remains a mix of protected recreational space and small communities, with Au Sable River Park providing public access to the river's course. The presence of Kirtland Community Coll near the northern border signals the region's role as a regional educational hub, while the settlements of Keno and Geels mark long-standing points of habitation along the local road network.

Water dominates the eastern and southern portions of the map, from the wetlands of Beaver Lake Flooding and Mud Lake to the northern reaches of Lake Saint Helen. The terrain rises at Brants Hill, overlooking the river valley and numerous smaller tributaries like Asum Cr and Hudson Cr. This survey illustrates the modern intersection of state roads like M-76 with a grid of rural routes such as Robinson Lake Rd and Pine Rd.