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2014 Map of Otsego Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Otsego Lake anchors this mid-Michigan landscape, its long profile stretching from the outskirts of Gaylord south toward Waters. The settlement pattern is defined by waterfront communities and seasonal developments, including Eyedylwild Beach, Arbutus Beach, and Pearl City. Along the western shore, the land rises into the Manistee National Forest, where a dense network of trails and forestry roads like Manuka Trl and High Tower Trl traverse the undulating terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Otsego Lake Cem situated just east of the lake's southern basin. The hydrography of the region is remarkably dense, with dozens of smaller kettle lakes including Lake Manuka, Heart Lake, and Lake Horicon dotting the glacial topography. The drainage of the N Br Au Sable River is visible in the east, illustrating the complex water network that has supported recreation and timber interests for generations.