1958 Map of Corner Lake

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this landscape in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, revealing a remote wilderness defined by timber history and numerous glacial lakes. The small settlement of Steuben and the Steuben Landing Field serve as central points in a region otherwise marked by forestry and seasonal camps, such as Camp Twenty-six and Camp Forty-one. The network of water bodies, including Big Island Lake and Squaw Lake, highlights the importance of the land for both natural resources and recreation, further evidenced by the Petoskey Hunting Club. A Railroad Grade cutting through the northern section and several Gravel Pits suggest the industrial underpinnings of this woodland. Fire prevention infrastructure is visible through strategically placed towers like the Tie Hill Lookout Tower and Waco Lookout Tower, which monitored the vast expanses of Munising and Au Train townships during the mid-century.