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2023 Map of Summit Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Summit Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The McCormick Wilderness and Ottawa National Forest dominate this landscape on the border of Baraga and Marquette counties. This remote interior is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and headwater streams, including the West Branch Huron River and the south-flowing Peshekee River. The presence of the Huron Bay Grade and the Peshekee Grade reflects the region's logging and transport history, following the paths of former rail routes through the timberlands.

Modern recreation and conservation are evident in the winding path of the North Country National Scenic Trl, which connects several water bodies such as Lake Arfelin, Lake Elinor, and Big Bear Lake. These features, alongside isolated names like White Deer Lake and Corner Lake, illustrate a territory that remains largely undeveloped, focused on the preservation of Michigan's upland watersheds and northern forests.