2017 Map of Smoky Lake

About this map

Smoky Lake straddles the state line between Michigan and Wisconsin, serving as a central hub for a densely forested landscape defined by glacial lakes and federal land management. In this 2017 survey, the terrain is split between the Ottawa National Forest to the north and the Nicolet National Forest to the south. This boundary region is marked by a complex network of forest roads and national forest system trails like Nfst 3219, which provide access to more secluded water bodies such as Kaine Lake, Robinson Lake, and the remote Secret Lake. The hydrological pattern is particularly intricate near Big Sand Lake, where the Deerskin River flows amidst several smaller ponds and marshes. Local naming conventions are evident in family-linked roads such as Konitzer Rd and Fishel Rd, which intersect the managed timberlands near Elvoy Springs.