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1986 Map of Crooked Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Crooked Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Briley State Forest and Mackinaw State Forest dominate this mid-1980s landscape in Montmorency County, characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and northern woodlands. An Old RR Grade winds through the northwest, serving as a reminder of the region's historical timber industry and the specialized transport networks that once accessed these woods. Water is the defining feature of the area, from the larger Avery Lake and Lake Fifteen to the cluster of Bass Lakes and Sage Lakes.

Scientific management of the local ecosystem is evident in the Hunt Creek Fisheries Research Area at the southern edge, while the headwaters of the Thunder Bay River and Chadwick Creek drain the surrounding Avery Hills. This survey documents a quiet recreational and conservation-focused era, where campgrounds and boat ramps around Crooked Lake provided access for residents and visitors to the Michigan backcountry.