2017 Map of Lake Mitigwaki

About this map

Ottawa National Forest dominates this landscape in the western Upper Peninsula, where the borders of Iron, Gogebic, and Ontonagon counties converge. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and ponds, with Lake Mitigwaki and Paint Lake serving as central landmarks. Waterways like the Jumbo River wind through the timberland, supported by a network of forest service roads including Federal Forest 4100 Rd and Federal Forest 3340 Rd. The naming of the numerous small water bodies, such as Tinsel Lake, Mcpherson Lake, and Whisper Lake, reflects the remote and heavily wooded character of this region. This map provides a clear record of the intersection of these three counties and the extensive public land management in a sparsely populated section of Michigan.