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Duncan.

Its Census reference point is in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Laird lies about 12.4 miles north of Duncan by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Duncan, Michigan
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Duncan, Michigan · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Duncan, Michigan from above

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THE SETTINGWinegar Dead Ice Moraine
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHoughton County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Duncan on the map

THE DUNCAN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Winegar Dead Ice Moraine setting.

Duncan township has 176.1 square miles of land in Houghton County. Its Census reference point is in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Duncan and Houghton County

Duncan is associated with Houghton County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Houghton County

Duncan by land and water

The Census records 1.55 square miles of water within Duncan, or 0.9% of its total area. It is 31.9 percentage points lower than the 32.8% recorded for Houghton County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Duncan township has 94% of the land area of nearby Laird township (187.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Duncan land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Duncan

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Duncan. Check the Houghton County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Winegar Dead Ice Moraine setting

Winegar Dead Ice Moraine belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Laird

Laird is 12.4 miles north of the Duncan reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Duncan resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DUNCAN

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.5230° N, 88.8074° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Duncan ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Houghton

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Houghton ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Duncan data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Winegar Dead Ice Moraine

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Michigan landowner resources

Michigan Wetlands Map Viewer

EGLE tool for screening potential wetland locations and conditions.

Michigan environmental maps and well data

Official EGLE map collection, including access to the Water Well Viewer.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Duncan.

Laird lies about 12.4 miles north of Duncan by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Duncan in context

NSEWLaird · 12.4 miles1Covington · 12.5 miles2Interior · 12.9 miles3Covington · 14.7 miles4Stannard · 16.8 miles5Bruce Crossing · 17.6 miles6OUTER RING: 17.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Laird12.4 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Covington12.5 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Interior12.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Covington14.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Stannard16.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Bruce Crossing17.6 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Michigan; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Duncan
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Duncan?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Houghton County. Duncan’s 176.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Duncan property in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine?+

No. Winegar Dead Ice Moraine is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Duncan boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Laird as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 12.4 miles north of Duncan’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Duncan?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Duncan.
Your next chapter.

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