2014 Map of Winslow Lake

About this map

The Ottawa National Forest dominates this landscape in northern Michigan, where a complex network of glacial lakes and tributaries forms the headwaters for the North Branch Paint River. The terrain is defined by its water, with prominent features like Winslow Lake, Chamberlain Lake, and Buddle Lake interconnected by numerous creeks. The forest service road system, including Gibbs City Rd and Federal Forest 3500 Rd, provides the primary access through this wooded territory. Of particular note is the Big Spring Hole, a distinct hydrological feature located south of the main river branch. The prevalence of family-named water bodies and creeks such as Borski Creek and Holmes Creek suggests the history of early land use and local geography in this part of Iron County during the early twenty-first century.