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Maple Ridge.

Its Census reference point is in Cheboygan Lake Plain, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Long Rapids lies about 6.3 miles west of Maple Ridge 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 Maple Ridge, Michigan
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Maple Ridge, Michigan · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Maple Ridge, Michigan from above

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THE SETTINGCheboygan Lake Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAlpena County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Maple Ridge on the map

THE MAPLE RIDGE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Cheboygan Lake Plain setting.

Maple Ridge township has 51.6 square miles of land in Alpena County. Its Census reference point is in Cheboygan Lake Plain, 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

Maple Ridge and Alpena County

Maple Ridge is associated with Alpena 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.

Alpena County

Maple Ridge by land and water

The Census records 2.2 square miles of water within Maple Ridge, or 4.1% of its total area. It is 62.2 percentage points lower than the 66.3% recorded for Alpena County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Maple Ridge township has 95.2% of the land area of nearby Long Rapids township (54.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Maple Ridge 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 Maple Ridge

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

02

Read the Cheboygan Lake Plain setting

Cheboygan Lake Plain 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 Long Rapids

Long Rapids is 6.3 miles west of the Maple Ridge 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.

Maple Ridge 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 MAPLE RIDGE

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.1320° N, 83.5556° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Maple Ridge ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Alpena

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 Alpena ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Maple Ridge 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

Cheboygan Lake Plain

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 Maple Ridge.

Long Rapids lies about 6.3 miles west of Maple Ridge by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Maple Ridge in context

NSEWLong Rapids · 6.3 miles1Alpena · 6.8 miles2Alpena · 7.6 miles3Wilson · 9.1 miles4Presque Isle · 10.3 miles5Posen · 10.6 miles6OUTER RING: 10.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Long Rapids6.3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Alpena6.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    Alpena7.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Wilson9.1 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Presque Isle10.3 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Posen10.6 mi · legal township
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 Maple Ridge
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 Maple Ridge?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Alpena County. Maple Ridge’s 51.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Maple Ridge property in Cheboygan Lake Plain?+

No. Cheboygan Lake Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Maple Ridge 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 Long Rapids as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.3 miles west of Maple Ridge’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 Maple Ridge?+

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 next chapter.

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