2011 Map of Forest Lake

About this map

The Au Train River and Sturgeon River watersheds dominate this portion of Alger County, where industrial history and conservation efforts converge in the Upper Peninsula. Evidence of early 20th-century labor remains visible at the CCC Camp in the northeast, while the local infrastructure is anchored by the Power Dam near Au Train Falls. Small settlements like Dixon, Vail, and Stillman are scattered along a network of forest roads and truck trails, including the Rapid River Truck Trl, which navigate the dense lake-filled terrain. The southwestern corner is characterized by the expansive Cleveland Cliffs Basin, a significant industrial and geographic landmark. This map reveals a landscape heavily managed for both power generation and forestry, with numerous water bodies such as Joe Lake, Sixteenmile Lake, and Lake Seventeen dotting the map, many accessible only by logging roads and fire trails like Tower Rd.