2019 Map of Betsy Lake SW

About this map

The Two Hearted River and its East Branch dominate this Northern Michigan landscape, carving through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses. This territory in McMillan Township is defined by its logging history and remote drainage systems, where local nomenclature like Spile Dam Rd and Sawdust Pile Rd hints at the area's timber-driven past. The terrain is characterized by large wetland complexes such as Swamp Lakes and the more concentrated Little Two Hearted Lakes. A dense grid of specialized routes including W Fossitt Logging Rd and Widgeon Creek Rd provides access to the interior, supporting the modern management of these timberlands. Small tributaries like Widgeon Cr, Sullivan Cr, and Savage Cr feed into the primary river system, illustrating the hydrology of the Upper Peninsula’s lake-dotted interior before they reach the Lake Superior shoreline to the north.