2023 Map of Starvation Lake

About this map

Starvation Lake and a dense cluster of glacial kettle lakes define this portion of the Michigan glacial plateau, located along the border of Antrim and Kalkaska counties. The landscape is characterized by its high concentration of named water bodies, including Oxbow Lake, Indian Lake, and Pickerel Lake, which are interconnected by a network of local roads and recreational paths. The North Country National Scenic Trail winds through the central and western sections, providing a continuous pedestrian corridor through the timbered terrain. This survey illustrates the modern residential and recreational development surrounding these lakes, with many smaller bodies of water like Papoose Lake and Deadmans Lake remaining less developed. The drainage patterns of the region are represented by Goose Creek, which flows through the southeastern corner, while the surrounding hills are accessed by roads named for local residents and geographic features, such as Cinder Hill Rd NE and Blue Lake Rd NE.