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NCNST through Fort Custer
Here is a map or aerial image (your
choice!) showing the current track of the North Country
National Scenic Trail through the Fort Custer National Cemetery and
the Fort Custer State Recreation Area in
Kalamazoo County.
In the map displayed here, the Trail
track is overlaid on a topo map of the area. You can change
the background to a Google Streets map, a USGS aerial image, or a satellite image,
among others, by
making your selection from the right-hand drop-down menu in the upper right corner of the map image.
In the case of this Ft. Custer map, the consistency and accuracy of the
different backgrounds in relation to our GPS tracks varies, but they all should
give you at least a general idea of where you are at any point on the trail.
You can tone down the background layer
to better visualize details on the ground by changing the percentage value
in the other drop-down menu right next to the background selector.
Scroll the image to the right (using
the bottom scroll bar) if necessary to activate the
background layer selection menu to the right of the map image.
By using the map tool in the upper
left corner you can also zoom in or out, and you can drag
the image to change the center point. Zooming in, then click 'n dragging
the map in whichever direction you want, makes it easier to make sense of the
marked waypoints, which in places are a bit bunched together otherwise.
For full screen map:
Click here for a
full screen version of this map. Click on a yellow diamond for
information about the related waypoint. To locate a waypoint on the
map from the list on the right, click on the yellow diamond in the list.
To return to this page, click on your browser's "go back" button. You can
download a PDF version of this map on a topo background to print out and take with you on the Trail.
Hunting area:
The west portion of this Trail section
between Ft. Custer Drive and the west boundary of the National Cemetery passes
through a State Recreation Area — where hunting is allowed.
Be aware that hunters may also (certainly unwittingly!) cross over into the
Federal cemetery property as well, even though hunting is not permitted
on the Federal land.
Here are some important rules
to keep in mind:
• Exercise courtesy, common sense and caution when hiking in hunting areas
during hunting season.
• We recommend avoiding hunting areas altogether during firearm deer
season November 15-30.
• During hunting season, wear blaze orange garments and/or head
covering that are clearly visible 360° around you.
• Keep pets on a leash.
• Stay on the trail.
• See the Department of Natural Resources & Environment Web site
re:
dates of hunting seasons.
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