Indian Lake
September 26, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
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 [...]
Maple Lake
September 19, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
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
September 13, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
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 [...]
Elizabeth Lake
September 6, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Elizabeth Lake is one of many lakes located a few miles from the city of Pontiac. Located in Oakland County’s Waterford Township, this Michigan lake of 363 acres has reported depths of up to 72 feet. It is just north of Cass Lake, and west of Otter Lake.
Elizabeth Lake is a private lake with no [...]
Morrison Lake
August 23, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Branch County is home to several Michigan lakes, including the 288 acre Morrison Lake. This very popular lake, located just north of Coldwater, boasts depths of 50 plus feet.
Morrison Lake is part of a chain of 7 Michigan lakes totaling over 1074 acres of water. This chain of lakes is known as the Randall-Morrison Chain.
Fishermen [...]
Dewey Lake
August 15, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Dewey Lake, a southwest Michigan lake, is located in Cass County’s Silver Creek Township. Dewey Lake is roughly 223 acres in size and is one of the over 150 lakes within a 15 mile radius of Dowagiac. Popular Hemlock Lake, a 600 acre lake, is located just across Rt.152.
Dewey Lake is a private Michigan lake [...]
Indian Lake
August 9, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Indian Lake is located Cass county, just west of Dowagiac in southwest Michigan. Indian Lake is about 500 acres of surface waters.
This is an unused postcard, no message on the back, so someone must have purchased it for the picture. They probably had just gone for a cruise on the Fenetta L and wanted a [...]
View from the Dune Top: P. J. Hoffmaster Park
August 7, 2009 by Bob
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Muskegon County
I don’t know why the DNR hasn’t constructed an escalator to the dune overlook at P. J. Hoffmaster Park. No doubt it was just an oversight on the part of the planners, but it’s one I wish they’d correct, because trudging the stairway all the way to the top of that ridiculously tall sand mountain [...]
Corey Lake
August 2, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Corey Lake is located just outside of Three Rivers, along the county lines of St Joseph and Cass counties in southwest Michigan. Corey Lake is 630 acres in size, with reported depths of up to 80 feet. Corey Lake neighbors the 120 acre Harwood Lake as well as Long Lake, Clear Lake and Kaiser Lake.
It [...]
Canfield Lake
July 26, 2009 by Dave
Filed under Michigan Lakes, Postcards From the Past
Canfield Lake is located in Filer Township in Manistee County. One of the things I like about Canfield Lake is that it is close to everything. It is located two miles south of Manistee, 1 mile west of US31, 2 miles east of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
This Michigan lake of 34 acres has a reported [...]
