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2023 Map of Otsego Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Otsego Lake dominates this northern Michigan landscape, serving as a focal point for numerous lakeside communities including Eyedylwild Beach, Arbutus Beach, and the settlement of Otsego Lake itself. To the north, the county seat of Gaylord transitions into smaller locales like Pearll City and Oak Grove. The map records a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, with Lake Manuka and Lake Horicon situated west of the primary basin, while the North Branch Au Sable River emerges to the east.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the North Central State Trail, which follows a former rail corridor through the region's diverse terrain. Local history is anchored by the Otsego Lake Township Cem and the surrounding reaches of the Manistee NF. The southern portion of the sheet features the community of Waters and distinctive topographic markers like Chub Lake Ridge, providing a detailed look at the area's residential growth and preserved natural spaces.