1985 Map of Summit Lake

About this map

Glacial lakes and headwater streams dominate this remote Upper Peninsula landscape, straddling the boundary of Baraga and Marquette Counties. Much of the eastern terrain is occupied by the Cyrus H. Mc Cormick Experimental Forest, a tract known for its undisturbed wilderness character. The area serves as a significant hydrological divide, where the West Branch Huron River flows north toward Lake Superior while the Peshekee River drains the southern portion of the quadrangle. Sparse human imprints like Boniface Camp and the fringes of Craig Lake State Park highlight the region's character as a managed timber and recreational forest. The map reveals a complex network of water bodies, from the central Summit Lake to the interconnected Upper Baraga Lake and Lower Baraga Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the Michigamme Highlands.