1972 Map of Walsh

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The Seney National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, showing a complex hydrological network of marshes and managed waterways in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Grand Sable State Forest in the north to the extensive wetlands of Creighton Marsh and the Manistique region. The Soo Line railroad cuts a straight east-west path across the center, serving as a distinct boundary between the protected refuge lands and the timber-rich state forest. Water management is evident through features like Pool C-3, Walsh Ditch, and Spur Ditch, which redirect flow between the Walsh Creek and the Driggs River. Local transit is limited to specialized routes like the Ecklund Road and the Creighton Truck Trail, reflecting the area's primary use for conservation and resource management.