2019 Map of Steuben

About this map

Steuben serves as a central point of settlement within this portion of the Hiawatha National Forest. This interior region of the Upper Peninsula is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Steuben Lake, Colwell Lake, and Byers Lake. The drainage is primarily managed by the Indian River, which is designated here as the Indian Wild and Scenic River. The map highlights a transition in land use from traditional forestry and water travel to modern recreation, visible in the presence of the Indian River Canoe Route and the Bass Lake Airport. Grounded in the region's logging history, the Haywire Grade ATV follows a former rail corridor, while numerous specialized paths like the Pine Marten Run and Clear Lake Interpretive Trail weave through the township. The boundary between Delta and Schoolcraft counties runs through the western section, bisecting a landscape rich with family-named water bodies like Nevilles Lake and Brevick Lake.