2023 Map of McCollum Lake

About this map

Huron National Forest lands dominate this northern Michigan landscape, characterized by an intricate network of kettle lakes and wetlands at the junction of Oscoda, Alcona, Montmorency, and Alpena counties. The hydrological patterns are defined by the Upper South Branch Thunder Bay River, which meanders through the eastern portion of the survey. Significant water bodies like McCollum Lake and Port Wine Lake provide focal points for local geography, while smaller features such as Saddleback Lake and Big Ward Lake are linked by seasonal streams like Bullock Creek and Pike Creek. Social history is anchored at the Mooney Cem near the intersection of Hopkins Rd and Co Hwy 607. This modern survey illustrates how decades of conservation and forestry management have preserved the primitive character of the terrain, while maintaining a grid of forest service roads and local routes like Flynn Valley Rd.