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2014 Map of Echo Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Echo Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Ottawa National Forest dominates this section of the Western Upper Peninsula, where a dense network of glacial lakes and small creeks defines the landscape. The small settlement of Frost is situated in the northwest corner, marking a rare point of named human habitation in an area otherwise characterized by deep woods and water. The terrain is crisscrossed by forest service routes, including Forest Rd 1501, providing access to isolated water bodies like Penegor Lake and the eponymous Echo Lake.

The hydrology of the region is particularly intricate, with the Silver River and Gurgle Cr flowing through the eastern reaches, while Beaver Cr meanders across the southern sections. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape largely managed for conservation and timber, with clusters of small lakes such as Kentucky Lake, Staff Lake, and Barchard Lake tucked away from the primary corridor of State Hwy 28 at the southern margin.