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2023 Map of Lake Arrowhead

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lake Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lakes of the North defines the western portion of this landscape, situated along the border of Antrim and Otsego counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of residential roads such as Alpine Valley Dr and Snowridge Trl, supporting a recreational and residential community centered around the Lakes of the North Airport. This modern development contrasts with the wilder, wooded terrain to the east, where the headwaters and tributaries of the Manistee River carve through the glacial topography.

Numerous small water bodies dot the map, including the centrally located Buhl Lakes and Lake Little Bear. The geography reveals a transition from the organized grid of the Lakes of the North development to the more winding forest trails and fire lanes like Tall Timber Trl and Patience Path. These named water features, such as Lake Washwomen and Lake Tecon, provide specific points of reference for local history and environmental study within this northern Michigan forest system.