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2023 Map of Saint Jacques

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River forms a central ecological corridor through this portion of the Hiawatha National Forest in Delta County. The settlement at Saint Jacques and the nearby Nahma Junction represent the primary points of habitation, situated near the western edge of a landscape defined by glacial lakes and winding waterways. This 2023 edition documents the modern road and trail network, including the Nahma Grade Sno-mo Trl, which follows a path likely rooted in the region's logging history.

Water is the dominant feature of the terrain, from the Sturgeon River and its Tenmile Rapids to numerous isolated basins like Moss Lake, Little Lake, and Cache Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Saint Jacques Cem and Isabella Cem, providing exact coordinates for these local burial grounds. The map also traces the Southwest Branch Fishdam River and smaller tributaries like Germaine Creek and Mormon Creek, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.