2023 Map of Townsend Lake

About this map

The Pere Marquette Wild and Scenic River carves a winding path through this corner of the Manistee National Forest, a landscape defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and northern woodlands. The terrain rises toward the Ward Hills in the northwest, while the southern reaches are punctuated by small water bodies like Baumann Lake and Wingleton Lake. Local history is anchored by the presence of Sweetwater Cem near the upper reaches of Sweetwater Creek and Evergreen Cem further south. This modern survey illustrates the enduring relationship between the region's protected forest lands and the intricate hydrology of Kinney Creek and Loon Creek, which feed into the larger river system and support the area's recreational and environmental heritage.