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1989 Map of Floyd Lake

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Floyd Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Huron National Forest dominates this landscape in eastern Michigan, where the high concentration of kettle lakes and meandering watercourses defines the local topography. The settlement of Sand Lake serves as a central point for outdoor recreation, situated among a dense cluster of water bodies including Floyd Lake, Indian Lake, and Round Lake. To the south, the terrain transitions into industrial and agricultural use near the small community of Hemlock, where the Au Gres River cuts through the township.

Evidence of local resource extraction is clear at the southern edge of the map, notably the substantial Strip Mine near White Rock and various sandpits along Old State Road. For those researching family history, the Pioneer Cem and Hemlock Road Ch provide specific points of interest. The area's transport network is a mix of established routes like Greenwood Road and a dedicated Snowmobile Trail, reflecting the region's dual identity as a working landscape and a seasonal retreat.