2011 Map of Black Creek

About this map

Bear Lake and its neighboring waters define the northern landscape of this region in Kalkaska County. The area is dense with glacial lakes, including the chain formed by Upper Black Lake, Middle Black Lake, and South Black Lake, which drain toward the winding Black Creek. The southern portion of the map transitions into the riverine corridor where the Manistee River and Portage Creek converge. A key point of interest for local history is Pemberthy Crossing, located near the southern bends of the river. The road network, such as Sunset Trail Rd and Blue Lake Rd, reflects a mix of modern access and older routes that follow the complex hydrology of the lake country. This survey illustrates the relationship between the elevated lake plateaus and the lower river valleys that characterize this part of Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.