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2014 Map of Glitter Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Glitter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ottawa National Forest blankets this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the Houghton Co and Iron Co boundary divides a complex network of glacial lakes and kettle ponds. The northern reaches are defined by the corridor of State Hwy 28 and the historic Old Hwy M-28, which pass near the Kitchie Cem and the waters of Smith Cr. This region's hydrology is dominated by the E Br Ontonagon River as it winds past Haystack Mtn, drawing from numerous smaller tributaries like Lake Thirteen Cr and Stony Cr.

A high density of named water bodies, including Lake Thirteen, Glitter Lake, and Dunn Lake, reveals a terrain shaped by heavy glaciation. Local landmarks such as Passmore Springs and the remote Muffle Lake indicate the area's value for forestry and seasonal recreation. The mapping of Federal Forest 2127 Rd and various logging routes shows how the timber industry and forest service have navigated this densely wooded lake country.