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2019 Map of Walkup Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Walkup Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Manistee National Forest covers much of this Newaygo County landscape, characterized by a dense concentration of glacial kettle lakes and winding waterways. The northern reaches are dominated by the Big S Br Pere Marquette River and its various tributaries, including Beaver Cr and Winnepesaug Cr. This area is a significant corridor for recreation and conservation, featuring the N Country National Scenic Trail as it weaves past water bodies like Walkup Lake and Nichols Lake.

A network of local roads such as Alger Ave and Hayes Rd provides access to the cluster of lakes in the southwest, including Murphy Lake, Faupell Lake, and Kimes Lake. The map reveals a transition from these sheltered basins to the more open drainage patterns of Mena Cr in the southeast. This geography reflects a modern era of protected woodlands and seasonal residences, where the natural hydrology dictates the layout of forest service roads and trails.