2020 Map of Shingleton

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and watercourses at the border of Alger and Schoolcraft Counties. The settlement of Shingleton serves as a local hub near the junction of several historic transport corridors, including the Haywire Grade ATV trail and the Haywire Spur (Snow). These paths follow former rail alignments that once supported the region's timber industry. To the east lies Star, situated near Creighton Marsh and Wetser Creek. The southern portion of the map reveals a high concentration of glacial lakes, including Lily Lake, Boot Lake, and Stump Lake, which are interconnected by the headwaters of the N Br Stutts Cr and Middle Br Stutts Cr. The transition from the marshlands of the north to the lake-dotted terrain of the south illustrates the complex drainage patterns typical of this forest environment.