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1985 Map of Summit Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Summit Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Cyrus H McCormick Experimental Forest dominates the eastern half of this landscape, marking a transition between the L'Anse area and the Marquette County line. This 1985 survey captures a wilderness rich with hydrographic features, where the West Branch Huron River and East Branch Huron River converge to form the headwaters of the regional drainage. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes including Summit Lake, Lake Alice, and Four Island Lake, many of which remain relatively isolated within protected state and federal lands.

Evidence of historical land use and early conservation management appears at Boniface Camp and the named camps along Camp 11 Creek. To the southwest, the inclusion of Craig Lake State Park highlights the preservation of this remote highland region, known for its interconnecting waterways like the Peshekee River and Baraga Creek. The map provides an essential record of the Upper Peninsula’s mid-century forestry and recreation landscape before more modern developments altered these interior wildlands.