2017 Map of Forest Lake

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this landscape in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where the hydrography is defined by the Au Train River and its dramatic Au Train Falls. This 2017 survey details the area around the settlement of Forest Lake, situated along Highway M-94. The map illustrates the region's historical reliance on water resources, featuring the Cleveland Cliffs Basin and numerous isolated water bodies like Sixteenmile Lake and Lake Seventeen. Small railroad-linked settlements or historical points of interest such as Dixon, Stillman, and Vail appear alongside modern recreational routes. The passage of the N Country National Scenic Trail across the northern sections highlights the area's transition from industrial logging and power generation to conservation and recreation. To the east, the drainage of the Sturgeon River and Slapneck Cr further complicates the wet, wooded terrain.