1985 Map of Hickman Lake

About this map

The Copper Country State Forest dominates this section of Iron County, defining a landscape shaped by the Mitchigan River and the East Branch Fence River. In the mid-1980s, this area remained largely remote, characterized by numerous glacial lakes such as Hickman Lake, Bates Lake, and Lake Thirty Two. Human activity is marked by seasonal or resource-based outposts like Dishaws Camp and a functional Swinging Bridge crossing the river. The presence of a Gravel Pit and the designated Forest Boundary reflect the ongoing management of the Upper Peninsula’s timber and mineral lands. Small creeks, including Smith Creek, Nolenchet Creek, and Margeson Creek, weave through the terrain, illustrating the dense hydrological network of the Crystal Falls and Mansfield vicinities.