2023 Map of Jacks Landing

About this map

The Manistee National Forest provides a dense wooded backdrop for this portion of Grand Traverse County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of kettle lakes and river systems. The Boardman River is the primary artery here, joined by the North Branch Boardman River and South Branch Boardman River as it flows toward the Brown Bridge Pond. This water-rich geography supported early 21st-century recreation and conservation, evidenced by the extensive Vasa Pathway Trl and the North Country National Scenic Trl winding through the hills. Genealogists and local historians can locate the isolated Northrup Grave near the southern boundary. The map captures the dense cluster of named water bodies like Spider Lake, Muncie Lake, and Rennie Lake, along with the distinctive bend at Devils Elbow, reflecting the glacial legacy of northern Michigan.