2019 Map of Thunder Lake

About this map

Hiawatha National Forest dominates this landscape in the Upper Peninsula, where an intricate network of wetlands and glacial lakes defines the terrain. The central hydrology is anchored by Thunder Lake and the Indian Wild and Scenic River, which serves as a protected corridor along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This area is characterized by its seasonal recreational infrastructure, featuring the Indian River Canoe Route (Water) and extensive winter paths such as the Murphy Creek Trail (Snow) and the Big Spring-Baldy Lake Snomo (Snow). Small named water bodies like Frankes Lake, Bear Lake, and Cranberry Lake are scattered throughout the forest, while the southwestern corner near Big Spring and Gerometta Dr shows the minimal road development allowed in this protected timberland and watershed.