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2011 Map of Silver Lake Basin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Silver Lake Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Silver Lake Basin dominates this portion of the Michigan Upper Peninsula, serving as a primary hydrologic focal point for a landscape defined by significant river systems and upland plains. Flowing across the northern section, the Yellow Dog River passes several dramatic drops, including Wylie Falls and Pinnacle Falls, as it traverses the Yellow Dog Plains. These sandy, glacial outwash plains contrast with the more varied topography found near the Mulligan Plains to the south.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is preserved in the naming of Silver Lead Mine Lake, hinting at the mineral prospects that once drew interest to this remote reach of Marquette County. The map details a complex network of forest roads, such as Triple A RD and Red RD, which provide access to a series of secluded water bodies like Stag Lake, Rocking Chair Lake, and the uniquely numbered 8 Lake. The headwaters of the Dead River and Mulligan Creek further illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of this timber-producing region.