2023 Map of Saunders Creek

To the west, the quiet waters of Lake Nineteen and the headwaters of Saunders Creek sit tucked away from the main thoroughfares. A labyrinth of trails, including Lost Cabin Trl and Tin Shanty Rd, provides a detailed view of the backcountry between the river and the eastern reaches near Pigeon Creek. This modern survey documents the subtle relief of the northern Michigan woods, where the drainage patterns of the Black River valley remain the dominant geographic feature.