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2017 Map of Steuben NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Steuben NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, revealing a complex network of waterways and logging roads within Thompson Township. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Stutts Creek and its tributaries, including Bear Slough and Hay Meadow Creek. These riparian corridors are interspersed with various glacial lakes such as Trout Lake, Ashford Lake, and Aldrich Lake.

A notable historical and recreational feature is the Haywire Grade ORV Trl, which follows a former railroad alignment through the forest. This corridor, once vital for the region's timber industry, now serves as a primary transit route alongside numerous truck trails like the Hickey Truck Trl and E Stutts Truck Trl. The map illustrates the contemporary management of this woodland, where names like Mint Farm Rd and Smith Creek Truck Trl reflect the localized heritage of land use and resource extraction.