2019 Map of Tie Lake

About this map

The Hiawatha National Forest dominates this section of the Upper Peninsula, straddling the border between Alger and Delta counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small kettle lakes, including Tie Lake, McComb Lake, and Cluster Lakes. This map details a region managed for outdoor recreation and conservation, highlighting established corridors like Brunos Run and the Big Spring-Baldy Lake Snomo trail. The Sturgeon River and its West Branch meander through the western half, while specialized transit ways like the Sturgeon River Canoe Route and Indian River Canoe Route illustrate how the waterways themselves serve as primary infrastructure in this largely roadless forest interior. Smaller features like Slowfoot Lake and Skeels Pond offer specific points of interest for local geography and environmental study.