1972 Map of Driggs Lake

About this map

Grand Sable State Forest dominates this landscape in the early 1970s, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small glacial lakes. The Driggs River and Negro Creek wind through the central lowlands, feeding into the expansive Driggs Marsh. Human presence is primarily defined by resource management and recreation, evidenced by the Wardles Landing Field and Howards Camp in the southern reaches. Local transportation is facilitated by historical logging routes and fire roads such as the Walsh Grade and Driggs Lake Road. The abundance of named water bodies, including Mahoney Lake, Stanley Lake, and Cranberry Lake, illustrates the post-glacial topography typical of this part of the Upper Peninsula. These features, along with the Stanley Lake Campground, highlight the area's role as a destination for outdoor life during this era.