1964 Map of Trout Lake

About this map

The railroad junction of Trout Lake serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey of the Upper Peninsula, where the Soo Line tracks cut through a landscape of dense woods and glacial lakes. This remote pocket of the Hiawatha National Forest and Mackinac State Forest is defined by its water systems, notably Carp Lake and the branching headwaters of the Carp River. Local landmarks include School No 15 and Lakeview Cem, alongside smaller water bodies like Frenchman Lake and Wegwaas Lake. The presence of the Landing Strip and named logging routes such as Bobbygay Road reflects a wilderness economy balancing seasonal recreation at Trout Lake Park with the timber industry. The map captures the precise boundary between Chippewa and Mackinac Counties, illustrating how the town's grid provides a rare pocket of structure within the surrounding wetlands and timberlands.