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2023 Map of Oak Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Oak Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Oak Lake and its surrounding wetlands define this portion of the Montmorency Co and Oscoda Co border in northern Michigan. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and ponds, including the clustered Middle Fish Lake, East Fish Lake, and West Fish Lake near the northern boundary. While there are no major towns, the area is woven together by a complex system of local roads and recreational paths such as the Hunt Creek Motorcycle Trl and various segments of the Mio Trl.

A notable geographic feature is the extensive Bushman Swamp to the east, which feeds into Fuller Creek. This territory remains largely undeveloped, with movement dictated by historical section lines and forestry tracks like Pennsylvania Crossing Rd and Snake Branch Rd. The concentration of water bodies like Muskrat Lake and Noodles Lake suggests a landscape shaped by glacial activity, long valued for timber resources and modern outdoor recreation.