2017 Map of Hickman Lake

About this map

The Mitchigan River and Fence River converge in this remote timber and wetland region of Iron County, defining a landscape shaped by water and historic logging access. The terrain is a complex network of glacial lakes and creek systems, including the centrally located Bates Lake and Little Spring Lake. The naming of local infrastructure, such as Mead Logging Rd, Camp 1 Rd, and Camp 2 Rd, points to the area's long-standing reliance on the forestry industry. This 2017 survey details the hydrography of the Upper Peninsula's interior, where Netenphee Cr and Wilson Cr feed into the larger river branches. Sport and recreation are suggested by the presence of Deerfoot Lodge Rd, which leads toward the southern reaches near Lake Thirty Two.