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2017 Map of Tahquamenon Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tahquamenon Lakes anchor the northern reaches of this landscape in Luce County, where a complex network of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands defines the terrain. The central hydrology is dominated by the Tahquamenon River, which meanders southeast toward The Spreads. The map illustrates a region managed for timber and recreation, evidenced by the numerous specialized forest routes like the Tahquamenon Truck Trl and Williams Camp Trl.

Smaller water bodies such as Fur Farm Lake and Dishpan Lake reflect the descriptive naming conventions of the Upper Peninsula, while Bennet Springs and Grass Slough indicate the high water table that characterizes this wilderness. The presence of Camp Seven Lake suggests the area's history of logging camps, while the crossing of the Schoolcraft Co and Luce Co line provides a geopolitical framework for this largely uninhabited wetland environment.