1986 Map of Hardwood Lake

About this map

Pigeon River Country State Forest dominates this northern Michigan landscape, where the Pigeon River and Black River systems carve through dense forest land. This mid-1980s survey captures a wilderness managed for both recreation and resource protection, marked by the extensive High Country Pathway and numerous public campgrounds. An Old Railroad Grade in the northeast corner serves as a relic of the region's earlier industrial timber era, while the Cornwall Creek Flooding illustrates the intentional management of water levels for local ecology. Notable landmarks include the Paul Bunyan Punch Bowl, a distinct terrain feature, and a collection of specialized water bodies such as Lansing Club Pond, Hardwood L, and the Twin Lakes. The boundary between Cheboygan Co and Otsego Co bisects the map, showing the division of these remote forest tracts.