1985 Map of Corner Lake

About this map

The Hiawatha National Forest dominates this landscape, spanning the intersection of Schoolcraft, Alger, and Delta counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The interior is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, with several public-use facilities such as the Petes Lake Recreation Area and Corner Lake Recreation Area indicating the area's role as a post-war recreational hub. Small lakes like Big Island Lake, Coattail Lake, and Mc Keever Lake are connected by a system of creeks and forest trails, including Grassy Creek, which drains toward the Indian River. The map illustrates the specialized recreational development of the 1980s, including the Moccasin Lake Picnic Area and numerous designated public access points that highlight the transition from timber extraction toward forest management and tourism in this part of the north woods.