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2019 Map of Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Pere Marquette State Trail cuts through the northern portion of this landscape, following the path of a historic rail corridor through Clare and Osceola counties. The area is defined by a high density of kettle lakes and wetlands, including the prominent Eight Point Lake, Bass Lake, and the aptly named Big Cranberry Lake. These water bodies are connected by a network of small creeks like Boyles Creek and Atkinson Cr, illustrating the glacial topography of central Michigan.

Local history is preserved in several small rural burying grounds, such as Garfield Cem and Odd Fellows Cem near the settlement of Brinton. The presence of Scott Airstrip and the clustered residential roads around Lake reflect the area's modern role as a recreational and residential hub. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of four counties—Clare, Osceola, Mecosta, and Isabella—marking a significant jurisdictional boundary in the region.