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1986 Map of Hardwood Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hardwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Pigeon River carves a central path through this mid-1980s landscape at the boundary of Cheboygan Co and Otsego Co. This area is defined by its extensive public lands, where the Mackinaw State Forest, Nunda State Forest, and Corwith State Forest converge. The terrain is marked by numerous glacial kettle lakes and basins, including the aptly named Devils Bowl Lake and the Paul Bunyan Punch Bowl.

Evidence of historical resource extraction and transport remains visible via the Old Railroad Grade and a localized Gravel Pit. Significant water features like the Cornwall Creek Flooding and Lansing Club Pond suggest managed water levels for conservation or recreation during this era. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of Northern Michigan, from the expansive Beaver Marsh to the headwaters of the Black River.