2014 Map of Otter Lake

About this map

Otter Lake serves as the central focal point of this Copper Country landscape, straddling the boundary between Houghton and Baraga counties. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the winding Sturgeon River to the east and the Otter River which feeds the lake from the north. Small settlements such as Tapiola and Askel are connected by a grid of rural roads, many bearing family names that speak to the local heritage of the Upper Peninsula. Genealogy researchers can find the Askel Cem and Kargi Cem situated near the lake's southern and eastern shores. The presence of the Pike River Landing Airport and numerous smaller creeks like Worham Cr and Ebers Cr illustrates a landscape where drainage and aviation access are critical to the local infrastructure.