1999 Map of Paulding

About this map

The Middle Branch Ontonagon River carves through this northern Michigan landscape, defined by the extensive waterways and managed timberlands of the Ottawa National Forest. Small settlements such as Paulding and the rail-aligned Robbins reflect the area’s remote development, with Craigsmere situated near the headwaters of Redlight Creek. A sophisticated network of water management is evident in the Falls Levee and Bond Falls Flowage, where a Gaging Station and multiple boat access points indicate the importance of the river system for both utility and recreation. Local history is anchored at the Maple Grove Cem and the Townhall near Erickson Lake. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Sleepy Hollow to numerous scattered water bodies like Kennedy Lake and Amber Lake, many of which are connected by forest roads and historic tracks such as Amber Lake Avenue.