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1951 Map of Piatt Lake

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Piatt Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Tahquamenon Bay defines the northeastern edge of this Upper Peninsula landscape, where the waters of Lake Superior meet a densely forested interior. The boundary between Hiawatha National Forest and the Tahquamenon River State Forest bisects the region, anchoring a terrain defined by glacial lakes and small watercourses. Inland, Piatt Lake and the smaller Johnson Lake and Duck Lake sit amidst a network of primitive roads and trails.

Evidence of local surveillance and recreation is clear at the Eckerman Lookout Tower and Blessed Hope Camp. Transportation follows established routes like Whitefish Road and Lake Shore Drive, while the presence of a Pit near the northern boundary suggests localized resource extraction. The map reflects a mid-century balance of state-managed timberlands and seasonal retreats along the Roxbury Creek drainage.