2017 Map of Otter Lake

About this map

Otter Lake and the winding course of the Otter River define this section of the Upper Peninsula on the border of Houghton and Baraga counties. The landscape is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the Sturgeon River and the Pike River, which flows past Pike River Landing. Small settlements like Tapiola are connected by a grid of named local roads that reflect the area's rural character and Finnish heritage, evident in names such as Hyppio Rd and Manninen Rd. Local history is anchored by the Kargi Cem and Askel Cem, situated near the eastern shores of the lake. The map illustrates a region where timber and water resources likely shaped the development of these isolated communities, showing the transition from dense forest and wetlands near Mud Lake to the more open river valleys.