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2014 Map of Larks Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Larks Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Larks Lake and the surrounding highlands of Emmet County define this landscape, where the West Branch Maple River and Brush Cr drain through a network of wetlands. The settlement pattern is largely agricultural and rural, centered on junctions like Marsh Corner and the small community of Pleasant View in the south. Local history is anchored by several well-distributed burial grounds, including Greenwood Cem, Saint Nichols Cem, and Starr Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Michigan.

Outdoor recreation and terrain are prominent, specifically the winding path of the N Country National Scenic Trail as it traverses the ridges. Notable elevations include Mt Pisage in the southeast, overlooking the cluster known as Four Lakes. The road network, comprising named routes like W Robinson Rd and Middle Village Rd, reflects a classic township grid system adapted to the glacial topography of the northern Lower Peninsula.