2011 Map of Perch Lake

About this map

Perch Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate this 2011 survey of Iron County, Michigan. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the meandering North Branch Paint River and Silver Creek, which cut through the dense timberland of the Upper Peninsula. Human presence is largely concentrated around recreational and forest management infrastructure, such as the Perch Lake Campground and the Perch Lake Lookout Tower, situated at a high point overlooking the basin. The map reveals an extensive system of forest roads, notably Perch Lake Rd and Ponozzo Rd, providing access to isolated water bodies like Ponozzo Lake and Petrow Lake. This network of unpaved tracks and forest service routes reflects the area's ongoing use for timber management and outdoor recreation within the state's rugged interior.