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1989 Map of Anderson Lake

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Anderson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Escanaba River and its West Branch Escanaba River dominate this portion of the Forsyth State Forest in Marquette County. This late-1980s landscape is characterized by its complex hydrology, featuring the expansive Cyr Swamp and a dense network of water bodies including Anderson Lake, Bobs Lake, and the remote Bilsky Lake. The small settlement of Deshambo sits near the western branch of the river, providing a focal point for local history in an otherwise heavily wooded and marshy area.

Transportation history is written into the terrain through an Old Railroad Grade and additional RR Grade segments that cut through the forest, marking former timber or mining routes. Smaller tributaries like Wilson Creek, Sawmill Creek, and Lone Pine Creek feed the main river systems, while several lakes such as Farquar Lake and Ponkow Lake lie near the northern state forest boundary. A Boat Ramp at Anderson Lake indicates the area's continued use for recreation and field access.