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1986 Map of Saunders Creek

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Saunders Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mackinaw State Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where the headwaters of several key river systems converge. This mid-1980s topographical survey captures the densely wooded transition between the townships of Corwith, Dover, Charlton, and Chester. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding paths of the Pigeon River and Black River, alongside smaller tributaries like Saunders Creek and Tubbs Creek.

Industrial and recreational footprints are sparse but significant, including a Pumping Station and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. The presence of Lake Nineteen and numerous unnamed wetlands suggests a landscape primarily shaped by forestry and water management. For those researching Otsego County history, this map provides a detailed view of the terrain before later modern developments, preserving the location of early forest roads and resource extraction points.