2014 Map of Turtle Lake

About this map

Turtle Lake and the winding course of the North Branch Au Sable River anchor this Michigan landscape, revealing a region defined by its hydrography and seasonal landing sites. The map documents several riverside points such as Whites Landing, Lower Chub Landing, and Farrar Landing, which suggest a history of water-access recreation or earlier river-based industry. The terrain is dotted with numerous kettle lakes, including Opal Lake, Grass Lake, and Lower Chub Lake, interspersed with glacial landforms like Rosecrans Hill. The dense network of trails and roads, such as Tomahawk Trl and McCoy Rd, illustrates the area's transition into a modern recreational destination. In the northern reaches, the S Br Pigeon River and Oley Lake mark the drainage divides, while the presence of the Net Rnch indicates localized private land use amidst the many public-named lakes.