2017 Map of Glitter Lake

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest encompasses this section of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and river systems. Waterways like the E Br Ontonagon River and Smith Cr carve through the terrain, which rises to a peak at Haystack Mtn in the north. The map documents a sparsely populated wilderness where human activity is largely restricted to forest service roads and recreational routes such as the Bessemer Snowmobile #8. Significant for local history, the Kitchie Cem remains a notable landmark near the northern boundary. The southern half of the quadrangle, straddling the line between Houghton and Iron Counties, features clusters of named water bodies including Glitter Lake 2, Muffle Lake, and the remote Passmore Springs, reflecting the region's enduring character as a timber and outdoor resource area.