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The mission of the MRWA is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Muskegon River Watershed through educational and scientific initiatives, while supporting positive economic development, agricultural and quality of life initiatives of organizations working in the river watershed.

 

MRWA Data Repository
Muskegon River Watershed - Maps

To view a number of Muskegon River Watershed maps on our website, click HERE.

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Bedrock Geology of Michigan - (MDNR) - a map outlining bedrock in Michigan.

Designated Critical Dune Areas - (MDEQ) - a map of MI designating critical dune areas.

DNR Land Acquisition Maps - individual county maps depicting DNR ownership.

Environmental Mapper (MDEQ) - an interactive map that you can zoom to any location in Michigan - plats, land use and more!.

Fish and Wildlife Resources of the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands within the U.S. - overview of fish and wildlife resources, impact of Great Lakes water level fluctuations, common and scientific names for vegetation, fish and other wildlife. Contact MRWA.

Floodplain Management - (MDEQ) - information about floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program, contracts and mapping.

Great Lakes Bathymetry - (NOAA) - shows Great Lakes Bathymetric data maps.

Historical Changes in the Lower River and Estuary - Dates of dam construction and other factors creating channel modifications in the lower Muskegon River and Estuary.

Implementation of Cultural Resources Management Plans for Consumers Energy Hydroelectric Projects on the Manistee, AuSable & Muskegon Rivers - shows archaeological sites around Hardy Pond and Croton Pond. Contact MRWA.

Inland Lake Maps by Michigan County - (MDNR) - maps of inland Michigan lakes with outline and contour, shore and bottom features, vegetation, etc.

Interactive Mapping of the Muskegon River Watershed through GVSU - make your own map of the Watershed or part of the Watershed using this tool.

 

 

 

 

Lake Michigan Monitoring Inventory - (Great Lakes Commission) - online and searchable, the inventory covers federal, state, local and NGO efforts.

Land Use Data for Muskegon River Watershed Counties - (GVSU)

Local forecast by City, State and Zip - (NOAA) - current temperature and weekly forecasts.

Michigan Atlas maps from 1895 with links to each individual county

Michigan Fish Atlas Maps - (MDNR) - maps showing distributions of fish in Michigan, both historical and current.

Michigan Flora - Parts I, II, & III - (Voss, E.) - books that include full keys for identification of gymnosperms, monocots and dicots in Michigan. Contact MRWA.

Michigan Geographic Data Library - information about census, drinking water wells, land cover, political features and maps

Michigan GIS mapper (MSU) - GIS maps with data about Michigan.

Michigan Groundwater Mapping Project - (MSU).

Michigan Lake Finder - database of Michigan lakes by name, county or fish species. Also, gives depth, acreage and fish species of each lake.

Michigan Land Resource Project - land use projections (2020 & 2040) for the entire state of Michigan using GIS

Michigan State Game Areas and other Wildlife Areas - (MDNR) - an alphabetical listing of Michigan's State Game Areas and other wildlife areas with corresponding maps.

Michigan's Public Lands - (MDNR) - map outlining Michigan's national parks and forests, wildlife refuges, etc.

Muskegon River Streambank Erosion Inventory - original plan was to inventory the Muskegon River and all tributaries, organize data and develop detailed maps but because of funding only some of the inventory was done. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon River Watershed Project - GVSU

Railroad map of Michigan from 1870

Reservoir Shoreline inspections of Consumers Energy Hydroelectric projects on the Muskegon, Manistee & AuSable Rivers - inspections with prehistoric findings noted. Contact MRWA.

 

Shoreline data - (NOAA) - topographic relief map of Michigan with other shoreline data.

Territorial Period Map of Michigan from 1835 from atlas published by Thomas Bradford

The Great Lakes Watershed - (EPA) - a CD containing Great Lakes images, atlas, info about native people and early settlement, past problems and future outlook.

The Retreat of Glaciers in the Midwestern U.S. - (State of Illinois Museum) - five maps tracing the retreat of Ice Age glaciers.

Topographic quadrangle maps (MDNR)

Understanding Your Watershed - (MSU) - a web-based mapping program utilizing the capabilities of GIS.

Vegetation circa 1800 of Muskegon River Counties - (MSUE) - county maps of vegetation circa 1800.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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