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2014 Map of Nawakwa Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lavender Corner serves as a lone point of settlement in this densely forested and lake-filled landscape near the Alger and Schoolcraft County line. The terrain is defined by a complex network of glacial hydrology, dominated by the Sucker River and its various branches, alongside a high density of named water bodies like Nawakwa Lake, Mellen Lake, and Sullivan Lake.

Transport through this northern Michigan wilderness relies on a grid of forest roads and trails, including Old Seney Rd and Harding Trl, which provide access to secluded spots such as Section Seventeen Lake and Ames Lake. The presence of the Grand Marais Airport in the northern reaches indicates the importance of aerial access in this remote region, while landmarks like County Line Lake and Mud Lake underscore the local geography's role in defining political boundaries.