Douglas Lake (Cheboygan County, Michigan)

Douglas Lake is an inland lake located in Cheboygan County on the northern tip of Michigan's lower peninsula. It is the 28th largest lake in Michigan with an areal coverage of 3,395 acres (1,374 hectares) and a maximum depth of 79 feet (24 meters). The Lake has two tributaries, Bessey Creek and Beavertail Creek and one outlet, the East Branch Maple River.[3] Douglas Lake is part of the headwaters for the Maple River, a Blue Ribbon trout stream.[4]

Douglas Lake (Cheboygan County, Michigan USA)
Douglas Lake (Cheboygan County, Michigan)
Douglas Lake (Cheboygan County, Michigan USA)
Location	Cheboygan County, Michigan
Coordinates	45°34′N 84°42′W
Type	Lake
Primary inflows	Bessey Creek, Beavertail Creek
Primary outflows	East Branch Maple River
Catchment area	12,800 acres (5,200 ha)[1]
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	3.9 mi (6.3 km)[2]
Max. width	1.9 mi (3.1 km)[2]
Surface area	3,395 acres (1,374 ha)[1]
Max. depth	79 ft (24 m)
Surface elevation	713 ft (217 m)[2]

Much of the southern shoreline of Douglas Lake is undeveloped as it is owned by the University of Michigan Biological Station and is used for research and educational purposes. The University of Michigan Biological Station and the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council both maintain extensive records describing the biotic and abiotic features of Douglas Lake.