2017 Map of Driggs Lake

About this map

Driggs River snakes through the dense wetlands of central Schoolcraft County, anchoring a landscape dominated by glacial lakes and expansive peatlands. This 2017 survey reveals the intricate hydrology of the Hiawatha National Forest region, where water bodies like Cranberry Lake and Mahoney Lake are interconnected by seasonal creeks and marshland. The presence of the Walsh Grade reflects the area's logging history, as these former rail grades now serve as corridors through the low-lying terrain. To the north, the Fox River Pathway provides recreational access near Stanley Lake, while the vast Creighton Marsh and Driggs Marsh illustrate the persistent boggy character of the Upper Peninsula interior. This map is a record of a region where human infrastructure, such as Co Hwy 450, is carefully placed to navigate between permanent water and sensitive marshes.