1999 Map of Thousand Island Lake

About this map

Ottawa National Forest and the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest meet at the boundary of Michigan and Wisconsin, forming a vast complex of glacial water bodies and protected woodlands. This late-twentieth-century topography shows the transition between the Bessemer and Watersmeet Ranger Districts, where the Sylvania Wilderness preserves a primitive character. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of lakes, including the expansive Thousand Island Lake, Cisco Lake, and Lindsley Lake. These waters are connected by a system of land features such as Indian Point and Meadowwoods Point, while cultural footprints are visible in the form of secluded Boat Ramps and a Footbridge near Mamie Lake. The map details the remote character of this borderland, where Helen Creek Road provides rare access into the densely wooded terrain surrounding Fishhawk Lake and Poor Lake.