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1973 Map of Buckeye Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Buckeye Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Tahquamenon River State Forest covers a vast portion of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where a dense network of glacial lakes and small creeks defines the terrain. The presence of the Beech Hill Lookout Tower atop Beech Hill suggests the era's reliance on fixed points for fire observation in this heavily wooded region. This 1970s survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by natural features and forestry management rather than permanent residential settlement.

Transportation is limited to primitive logging and access routes like Camp One Road and Camp Six Road, reflecting the area's history as a working forest. Dozens of small water bodies, including Buckeye Lake, Murray Lake, and the morbidly named Deadmans Lake, are connected by tributaries such as Silver Creek and Syphon Creek. These lakes, some with Public Access points and a Picnic Area, highlight the dual role of the land for industrial timber and public recreation.