1972 Map of Mantrap Lake

About this map

Paul Bunyan State Forest dominates this section of Hubbard County, where a complex network of glacial lakes defines the landscape. The intricate, interlocking shorelines of Mantrap Lake and Upper Bottle Lake illustrate the transition between dense woodland and a water-based economy that, by the early 1970s, was increasingly centered on recreation and conservation. The settlement at Emmaville serves as a small social hub for the surrounding township, located near the Townhall and the Lake Emma Cem. This orthophotomap combines aerial photography with traditional topographic contours, showing the specific layout of lakeside developments, from the established Campground on Mantrap to the varied elevations around Big Sand Lake and Bad Axe Lake. The presence of a Gravel Pit indicates local infrastructure needs, while numerous public access points suggest the area's continued importance for timber and tourism.