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2017 Map of Porter Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Porter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Ottawa National Forest dominates this Northwoods landscape, where the Net River and its numerous tributaries create a complex network of waterways and wetlands. The central drainage is anchored by Porter Lake and its northern neighbor Cable Lake, connected by Porter Cr. This area is characterized by heavy timber and a lack of formal town sites, reflecting the remote logging and recreational heritage of Iron County.

Evidence of historical water-powered features and seasonal camps appears at named locations like Chipmunk Falls and Shake Rapids along the river's path. Land use is largely defined by a grid of forestry roads, including Net River Rd and several Federal Forest routes, which provide access to interior points like Hotel Point and Spring Lake. The naming of New York Cr and Silver Cr suggests the early 20th-century prospecting and development efforts common in the western Upper Peninsula.