2019 Map of Pine Lake

About this map

Tapiola serves as the primary community node in this portion of Houghton County, situated within a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and early mining traces. The hydrology is dominated by the Sante River and its various branches, alongside Thirteenmile Lake and Pine Lake. Evidence of the region's industrial past is visible in the naming of Challenge Mine Rd, which cuts through the northern sections. Roads like Donken-Tapiola Rd and Otter Lake-Tapiola Rd link the scattered settlements and farmsteads. To the south, the Elo Cem provides a point of genealogical interest, located near the intersection of Autio Rd and the N Br Otter River. The terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainages including Small Bear Cr and Bart Cr, reflecting the complex drainage patterns of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.