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1972 Map of Island Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Huron National Forest and the Ogemaw State Forest dominate this landscape in north-central Michigan, where the boundary between Oscoda and Ogemaw counties meets. The terrain is defined by a glacial lake-and-knob topography, featuring a high concentration of water bodies including Loon Lake, Island Lake, and Crane Lake. In the southern portion of the sheet, an Old Railroad Grade cuts through the forest south of Stotts Lake, indicating the region's logging history and early transport network.

Small intersections such as Union Corners and Shotgun Corners serve as the primary landmarks for local navigation among the dense woods and numerous gravel pits. Recreation is a visible theme throughout the area, evidenced by the Paul Bunyan Camp near Twin Lake, various campgrounds, and the ski lifts on Timberline Mountain. The map also captures the East Branch Big Creek winding through the northern sections, alongside local thoroughfares like Zimowske Road and Merritt Road.