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2011 Map of Sunken Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sunken Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fox River drainage systems dominate this Schoolcraft County landscape, where the confluence of the West Branch Fox River and the Little Fox River creates a complex hydrological network. The terrain is defined by a high density of kettle lakes and ponds, including named bodies such as Spring Lake, Taylor Lake, and the distinctive Sunken Lake. These water features suggest a glaciated history, typical of the Michigan Upper Peninsula, providing a base for regional recreation and conservation.

Infrastructure is minimal, centered primarily on access to the waterways via Wagner Taylor Dam Rd and Taylor Dr. Localized recreation is anchored by the Fox River Campground and the Fox River Public Access point. Small, isolated wetlands and creek feeders like Hudson Creek and Spring Pond further characterize the area as a significant riparian corridor, largely untouched by dense residential development.