1985 Map of Poplar Lake

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this mid-1980s landscape in Masonville, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, rivers, and glacial lakes. The topography is defined by the three-part chain of Upper Eighteenmile Lake, Middle Eighteenmile Lake, and Lower Eighteenmile Lake, along with the East Branch Whitefish River and the winding Sturgeon River. This survey reveals the transition from early industrial use to modern recreation, documenting a prominent Old RR Grade and the historical Bay De Noc/Grand Island Trail. Outdoor heritage is centered around the Haymeadow Creek Recreation Area and the nearby Haymeadow Falls, while local infrastructure is marked by the Rapid River Truck Trail and scattered features like McDonald Lake and a Gravel Pit.