2019 Map of Forest Lake

About this map

The Au Train River and its accompanying Au Train Falls define the northern hydrology of this Alger County landscape, which remains largely within the Hiawatha National Forest. Small settlements such as Dixon, Stillman, and Vail sit along the east-west corridor of M-94, serving as points of reference within the timbered interior. The map illustrates a complex network of multi-use trails that trace the region's logging and transit history, including the N Country National Scenic Trail and the Bay De Noc - Grand Island trail. In the south, the terrain is dotted with numerous glacial lakes and ponds, from the large Sixteenmile Lake to the secluded Little Round Lake. The presence of the Cleveland Cliffs Basin and the Coalwood Grade ATV trail highlights the transition from industrial resource management to modern recreational use in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.