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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

The Mackinaw State Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where the Thunder Bay River winds through the townships of Briley, Avery, and Loud. This mid-1980s provisional survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrography and conservation land, notably the Hunt Creek Fisheries Research Area at the southern edge. The map reveals a dense network of glacial lakes including Crooked Lake, Avery Lake, and the smaller Morning Star Lake, many of which feature public access points and campgrounds.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the wooded terrain in the form of several labeled sites like Sand Pit and Gravel Pit locations, particularly near the township boundaries. Local infrastructure is minimal, marked by a small Airport to the northeast and a series of unimproved roads and trails that provide access to the various shorelines and forest interiors. The map serves as a detailed record of the natural resource management and recreational layout of Montmorency County during this period.