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2014 Map of Porter Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Porter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Ottawa National Forest dominates this section of Iron County, preserving a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and timbered wetlands. The Net River flows southward through the center of the quadrangle, connecting significant hydrologic features like the Wide Waters and Snake Rapids. The terrain is punctuated by notable landmarks such as Hotel Point on the eastern shore of the river, suggesting early recreational or navigational interest in the area.

A system of forest management and access roads, including Federal Forest Road 2135 and Wests Rd, provides passage through the dense forest. Smaller water bodies like Porter Lake, Barrett Lake, and Cable Lake are linked by a series of named tributaries including Porter Cr, Silver Cr, and Farley Cr. The presence of Chipmunk Falls on the Net River highlights the natural elevation changes that characterize this Upper Peninsula watershed.