Sand Lake, Lake County

As I have mentioned before, there are many Michigan Lakes named Sand Lake. Today’s Sand Lake is located in Elk Township in northwestern Lake County.  The lake is a respectable fifty acres in size, 1.1 miles of shoreline with depths of up to fifty feet. The northern most tip of the lake stretches into southern [...]

White Fish Lake, Howard City

There are a lot of reasons Howard City is blessed. The city is blessed with good fishing, interesting buildings, eating places and close proximity to several Michigan lakes including Whitefish Lake, Little Whitefish Lake and the Little Muskegon River.
 I’m not sure what Howard City looked like in 1908 when this postcard was written, but I [...]

Wamplers Lake

Wamplers Lake is well located along the Jackson County – Lenawee County lines. To the north is Norvel Township, to the south is Cambridge Township.   The lake is convenient and close to many places of interest, including antiques, golf courses and many other lakes to explore.
The lake is only 8 minutes from the Michigan International [...]

Base Lake

“I am wearing my overalls. Please send card in return.” Sent from Augusta MI May 23 1908
I always find the messages on postcards interesting. Some message are pretty generic, but every once and awhile you find one like this and have questions. Why was it important for the recipient to know the writer was wearing [...]

Whitefish Lake

“Wednesday noon. Just finished lunch and feel better. All are well and having a fine time. Home probably Monday.  Claude”    Postmarked July 27, 1910.
 Claude and I have something in common. We both feel better after having a good lunch!
 I think the dog on this card is ready for a boat ride. Dogs have a way [...]

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is located Lincoln Township in Clare County. This Michigan 54 acre lake, with depths of up to 50 feet, is somewhat of a sleeper. It is not a well known lake, but it is developed with cottages and some year round homes and truly is a quality lake. Sandy soils, the depth of [...]

Indian Lake

Indian Lake is a popular lake near Dowagiac Michigan. I posted one of my favorite postcards recently which was on Indian Lake. Today’s card reminded me that there is more to enjoy about a Michigan lake than fishing.
“Hello Sid, How is everything in Cadillac? Gee, I waited up for you till around 10:30 that night [...]

Town Line Lake

Town Line Lake is located in Chippewa Township in northern Mecosta County. A small Michigan lake of only thirty acres, this lake is sparsely developed with just a handful of small homes and cottages. Often the smaller, lesser populated  lakes provide the best the best in lakefront living.
 There is no known public access to the [...]

Maple Lake

The description on the card: A favorite lake for fishing, swimming and water sports. Paw Paw, easily reached by Michigan’s toll-free super highways, has a fine variety of shopping conveniences and activities for visitors and residents.
“Hi Sister, We are enjoying our time in Paw Paw, the people are friendly, the weather is warm, the fish [...]

Gouguac Lake aka Goguac Lake

I am not real sure what to think about the couple in the boat in the picture on this post card. The gentle man appears to have somewhat of a concerned or worried look on his face; while the woman, who is rowing the boat, has a gleeful, almost sinister look on her face. I [...]

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