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2023 Map of Skidway Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Rifle River winds through this central Michigan landscape, connecting a dense network of water bodies and residential developments near the Ogemaw Co Arenac Co line. The settlement of Skidway Lake serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller basins such as Bush Lake, Turtle Lake, and Elbow Lake. This modern survey illustrates the established road network that has grown around these glacial lakes, including numerous residential drives and larger arteries like Maple Ridge Rd.

To the north, larger water features like Lake Ogemaw and Silver Lake dominate the terrain, while the Mills Cem provides a point of genealogical interest for local researchers. The southern portion of the map transitions into more structured forest and lake developments, specifically around Forest Lake and along the various tributaries such as Hettinger Creek and Burch Creek. This contemporary view shows the transformation of the region into a complex of seasonal and permanent lakeside communities.