2023 Map of Hardwood Lake

About this map

The Pigeon River and Black River carve through this landscape at the boundary of Cheboygan and Otsego counties. This terrain is defined by its complex hydrography, featuring numerous kettle lakes and wetland areas such as Beaver Marsh and the Lancing Club Pond. The map reveals an extensive network of recreational routes, including the High Country Pathway Trl and the Shore To Shore Trl, which navigate the rises and falls of the glacial topography. A significant man-made hydrologic feature, the Cornwall Creek Flooding, dominates the northern half of the sheet. The presence of the Pigeon River Equestrian Trl and various woodland trails like the Shingle Mill Pathway Trl suggests a region dedicated to conservation and seasonal recreation, where water bodies like Devils Bowl Lake and Section Four Lake remain primary landmarks.