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2012 Map of Hamlin Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hamlin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hamlin Lake dominates this coastal landscape, separated from the vast waters of Lake Michigan by a narrow strip of forested dunes. Along its western shore, the Ludington State Park Beechwood Campground and the residential area of Piney Ridge mark a long-standing recreation destination. Further north, the terrain transitions into the more secluded environs of Nordhouse Lake and the Lost Lakes, which sit inland from the mouth of Porter Cr.

Settlement patterns concentrate around the southern waters, particularly at Weimer and the eponymous Hamlin Lake community, where a tight grid of streets like Illinois Rd and 2nd St provides access to Middle Bayou and South Bayou. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including the Hamlin Village Cem and the Sacred Heart Catholic Cem further east. In the northeastern corner, the Grant Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding timberlands, while the Bridges Resort serves as a reminder of the area's enduring appeal as a Michigan lakeside retreat.