1972 Map of Milakokia Lake

About this map

Milakokia Lake dominates this Upper Peninsula landscape during the mid-1970s, revealing a region defined by industrial extraction and the timber-focused legacy of the Mackinac State Forest. The western shore of the lake is marked by a significant Quarry and associated industrial zones, including restricted areas that speak to the local economy's reliance on mineral resources. Transportation networks are prominent, featuring the active Soo Line and remnants of an Old Railroad Grade that once hauled logs and stone through these wetlands. Small settlements like Huntspur and Inland provide anchors for local history, while several family-named water bodies such as Rubys Bay and Heinz Lake suggest a long-standing local connection to the land. The presence of Pike Lake Station and various Flowing Wells further details the infrastructure supporting those who lived and worked in this marshy, forested territory.