2019 Map of Garden Corners

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where a complex network of waterways drains into Big Bay de Noc along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. The map illustrates a transitional zone between the protected timberlands and the coastal settlements of Isabella and Garden Corners. The drainage pattern is particularly intricate, featuring the Fishdam River and its various tributaries such as Camp Eleven Cr and Camp Twelve Cr, alongside smaller bodies of water like Cousineau Lake and Warner Lake. These names, including several numbered "Camp" creeks, suggest a history tied to seasonal logging or hunting camps within the forest interior. Modern recreational use is visible through the Big Bay de Noc Snomo (Snow) trail, which traverses the shoreline and forest, while Porcupine Point defines a notable geographic landmark at the edge of the bay.