2019 Map of Prickett Lake

About this map

Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River and its dramatic water features define this landscape in the Upper Peninsula. At its heart, Prickett Dam regulates the waters of Prickett Lake, while downstream, the river drops through the cascading Sturgeon Falls. The map documents a heavily managed wilderness within the Ottawa National Forest, where the complex drainage network of Silver River, Little Silver River, and Clear Creek flows through the borderlands of Houghton and Baraga counties. Modern recreation and conservation patterns are evident through the presence of the N Country National Scenic Trail and the designation of wild river corridors. The network of forest roads, including Fire Line Rd and Fishing Site Rd, provides access to landmarks like Silver Mt, reflecting the era's focus on both industrial timber management and public land stewardship.