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2012 Map of Big Star Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Star Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Star Lake and its surrounding glacial kettle lakes anchor this portion of the Huron-Manistee National Forests as it appeared in 2012. The lake's irregular shoreline is punctuated by local clusters like Pine Grove Beach, while the surrounding terrain is a network of smaller water bodies including Honeymoon Lake, Orchard Lake, and Basford Lake. The northern reaches are defined by the meandering Pere Marquette River, featuring the Gleasons Landing Recreation Area, a focal point for regional river access.

Transportation follows a grid of local roads and forest routes like S Evergreen Rd and Osborn Rd, leading to landmarks such as the Star Lake Lookout Tower and the junction at Walkers Corners. Further south, the landscape transitions into a dense concentration of smaller lakes, including Kenosha Lake, Amaung Lake, and Highbank Lake, where the Highbank Lake Recreation Area provides public grounds for exploration.