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1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Muskallonge Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The southern shore of Lake Superior dominates this portion of McMillan Township, where the lake's vast waters meet the dense woodlands of the Lake Superior State Forest. This 1968 field-checked survey highlights the transition between the open water and a complex system of interior wetlands and smaller lakes. Most prominent is Muskallonge Lake State Park, which serves as a gateway for recreation with its Campground and Boat Ramp on the shores of Muskallonge Lake.

Further inland, the landscape is defined by the Blind Sucker River and the associated Blind Sucker Flooding, which created a labyrinth of waterways including Rainy Lake, the Ready Lakes, and Snowplow Lake. Access into these timberlands was maintained by a network of fire-prevention and logging-era routes, such as the Deer Park Truck Trail and the Sevenmile Fire Lane, providing a clear record of Upper Peninsula land management before more modern developments took root.