The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 18

PAGE SIX THE DAILY MICHIGAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1942. Artificially Created Inland Lake in Michgian Known Far as Favorite Vacation Spot ting Area, Hamlin Lake Famous to More Four Generations 'lake, Mason county's largest and most-extensively inland body of water, has everything for the perfect vacation, the summer visitor will find Wi'th a total length of almost 10 miles, Hamlin is one of the states best-known and largest lakes. Situated near Lake Michigan, it is only about 10 minutes drive north from Ludington. Although endowed by nature with all necessities to provide a visitor with the "time of his a continual improvement prbgram is invariably in progress at the lake and adjacent resorts. This program assures -the visitor the best and most modern-in resort facilities.

nHamlin lake forms the east boundary of Ludington State State park, generally recognized finest. The State park jjlslalso bounded on the wfest another Michigan'' 'Hamlin dam, which maintains the lake level, is found in the State park. The dam is the scene of annual spring seining activities, when, fish are caught in nets below: the dam and transplanted in Hamlin lake proper. This activity draws hundreds of sight-seers. Hanttin lake is fed by the Sauble river, the two joining at the northeast corner of the lake.

Sauble is one of the state's best-known trout streams. Lying in the shape of a huge Hamlin is divided into two almost-separate lakes, named Lowe'rland Upper Hamlin. closest to Ludington. is, four and one-half miles long and over a mile wide on the average. Upper Hamlin is five miles long and three-quarters of a mile across.

Both are expensively developed and equally popular. The shore of Lower Himlin and the northern shore Upper Hamlin present, for the most part, views of unbroken wilderness enhanced by wooded hil)s and unspotted sand dunes, among the largest in the jstate. In the summer, the hiker's delight; when snowballs, is it unsurpassed for wiMer sports. TJbiree pretty little bayous indent the eastern shoreline of Lower HjamUn, providing the nucleus ground which a large portion of. the lake's several- hundred summer homes and cot- tapes are found.

Good sized lakes in themselves, they offer virtually all advantages found on the main body of Hamlin lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and other forms of recreations can be indulged in almost as fully. Harry Shellenbarger. veteran resort operator, runs boat liveries and stores at both the South and North bayous, providing ser- i vices found at any high-class resort. A village of cottages nestles along the shore of South bayou, many owned and rented by Mr.

Shellenbarger to summer visitors. Another popular stopping place at South bayou is Sabin's resort, operated by Mi', and Mrs. Bailey Sabin of Ludington. Formerly known as Pepple's resort and Lakeside resort, the new owners provide every convenience for the resorter, cottages, boats, motors, bait, groceries and lunches being only a few of the many. Between South and Middle bayous stretches a continuous settlement of cottages, some simple, some elaborate, but for the most part privately owned.

This section is probably the best developed. It is here, also, the visitor will find Ken's Kamp, a new tourist stop, and the famed Sauole Inn, one of the middle- west's best known summer hostelries. The Log House, one of Nor- I them Michigan's largest dine- and-dance amusement! spots, is part of Sauble Inn. Completed last year, the place features the best in dance bands i and is also equipped with bowl- ing alleys, soda fountain, billiard tables and numberless other features. Middle bayou is the second largest of the three Lower Ham- lin bayous.

Here the visitor will find the popular White Birch I Inn, operated by Myers Peterson, and Wren's Roost, one of the fastest growing resorts in the county. Both offer all advan- i tages to the visitor, the former being best known as a fisherman's retreat and the latter for gayety and amusement. North bayou, largest of the three, is not as extensively developed as its sister bayous, but is best known for its black bass fishing. Mr. Shellenbarger op- crates the second of two boat; liveries The west side of Hamlin lake is also the scene of considerably development.

In addition to! dozens of cottages, the visitor i will find Hobby Crest, a unique little resort spot now going into its fifth year of operation under Mrs. Olga Ely. The resort stres- i ses advantages for families with children. Upper and Lower Hamlin are separated by the Narrows, a deep-water channel connecting the two bodies of water. First resort to the east of the narrows is Sunset bay, an area of fascinating wilderness and ex- tensive development.

Wildlife abounds in the entire Hamlin lake area but is most apparent i in this vicinity. East of Sunset bay lies In- dian Pete bayou, smaller con- siderably than those of Lower Hamlin but well favored with summer homes. Center of activity on Upper Hamlin are Barnhart's resort and Arcadia resort, the former operated by Joe Barnhart and the latter by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Grams.

These two spots provide the center of Upper Hamlin lake summer activities. Barnhart's has boats and motors for hire, garages, cottages, grocery store, and everything else a person would expect at a progressive summer resort. Arcadia court. immediately east of Barnhart's, is one of the hub of sailing activities on the lake. The hotel and adjacent is little frequented in spite of its large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike.

lake is found in Custer township near US-10 and Custer. It covers three acres and there is a road about 20 rods away. There is no resort development and the lake is not much frequented. The fish caught here are perch. laxe in Eden township is near Scottville.

It i covers 40 acres, contains large and small-mouth bass, bluegills and perch and is a private lake. lake is located in Logan township near US-10 Michi-! pike. cottages provide an unexcelled southwest of Carrs. It contains view of Upper Hamlin lake. Ten Names Changed by Supervisors (Continued from Page 5) of Fountain.

It covers 20 acres and has a road just five rods away. There is no resort development nor boat livery. The fish in this lake are perch and blue-gills. Lincoln Lincoln lake is in Pere Marquette township near US-31 north of Ludington. A road touches the lake where there is extensive resort development.

The lake is fished for its large and small-mouthed bass, bluegills, perch, wall-eyed pike and pike. Lincoln river empties into this lake, which in turn empties into Lake Michigan. lake is found in Branch township near US-31 east of Walhalla. It covers 160 acres and a road touches the lake. It has a slight resort development with a boat livery.

Swimming is good and the lake is iisnea for large and small- mouth bass, bluegills, perch and wall-eyed pike. lake in Sheridan township is northeast of Fountain. It covers 40 acres and a anri i large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, wall-eyed pike and pike. Mud lake is situated in Sheridan township near Fountain. It covers 20 acres and there is no resort development.

Bluegilis, perch and pike are found here. North Oxbow- lake is in Riverton township near US-31, eight miles south of Scottville. The lake covers 200 acres and it is touched by i two roads. There is a slight sort development, many boarders and campers. The lake is much frequented.

The fish are large and small-mouth bass, bluegills. perch and pike. lake is in Eden township east of Wiley. A road touches the lake which i covers 30 acres. The lake is not much frequented.

It has large and small-mouth bass, blue' gills and perch. Pere Marquette Pere quette lake is found in Pere i Marquette township adjoining the city of Ludington. It covers i 370 acres and a road touches the lake. There is a slight resort i development. Tne lake, which is much frequented, contains i large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch, wall-eyed pike Marquette river turn empties Into Lake gan.

i Pickerel or Lake lake is found in Meade township i northeast of Fountain. It cov-! ers 50 acres and has large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike. Cedar) Picnic lake is situated on Sheridan in Sheridan township near US- 31. US-10. between Fountain and i Millerton.

The lake covers 40 acres with a road only 100 rods away. Large and small-mouth bass and bluegill, perch and pike are found here, through the lake is not much frequented. Lost) Pleiness lake is situated in Eden township south of Scottville. It covers 140 acres nd a road touches the lake. There is some resort development.

Swimming is good as is fishing for large and small-mouth bass, bluegills and perch. lake in Branch township near US-10, east of Walhalla, covers 75 acres. It contains large and small- mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike. lake is situated in Freesoil and Sherman townships near Freesoil. It covers 25 acres and has a road 80 rods away.

The lake is not frequented though it contains perch and pike. Romeo and Twin lakes) Romeo and Juliet I lakes are found in Branch township north of Walhalla. They cover 40 acres and there is a road 30 rods away. The lakes i are much frequented and from i them are caught large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, I perch and pike. lake in Sheri, dan township near US-10.

east i of Bachelor covers 500 acres. A I road touches the lake which has an extensive resort development. Good swimming is found here. i there being a sand beach. The lake is much frequented and fished for its large and small- St.

Mary's lake in Riverton township is near US-31 and Scottville. Two roads touch the lake which covers 300 acres. There is no resort development but the road is much frequented. Here are found large and small- mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike. South Oxbow is found in Riverton township near US-31 south of Scottville.

There is a road one-half mile away from the lake which covers 80 acres. The lake is not much frequented. Here are found large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike. lake is found in Sherman township near US-31 and US-10 and Fountain. It covers 30 acres and there is a road 10 rods away.

The lake contains bluegills and pickerel. Long) Tainer lake is located in the northeast section of Grant township, aglirnpse of it being available to the motorist on US-31, just south of the Mason-Manistee county line. It Is a small lake with no roads touching it and is frequented by few. Tallman, or Grass Lake lake is found in Sheridan and Branch townships near US-10 north of Walhalla. A road touches the lake which has extensive resort development and a boat livery.

The lake is much frequented with its sandy bottom for good swimming. In its waters are found large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike. Turtl Sheridan township just north of Bachelor. It covers 50 acres with' a road just 80 rods away. Fish caught here are large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike.

Mud) Vogel lake is found in Victory and Amber townships near US-31, north of Scottville. It covers 60 acres and has a road 40 rods away. There is no resort de velopment and the lake is not much frequented. Here are found large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike, lake is found in Sheridan township near US-10 southwest of Walhalla. The lake which covers 40 acres has a road one-half mile away.

There is no resort development and the lake is not much frequented. Fish caught here are small-mouth bass and perch. lake Is found in Sheridan township near TnrHp is rt US-10, US-31, northeast of Foun-Turtle lake is Jround in It covers 40 acres wltn a road touching the lake. There are large and small-mouth bass, bluegills, perch and pike caught in this lake. lake in Eden township near US-10 and US-31 is south of Ouster.

A road touches the lake which boasts good swimming. Here are large and small-mouth bass, perch and bluegills. rpi lob- i A1 ui- AAVVJ. llollCl-l lUi lUd clilU Olliail- which in mouth bass, bluegills. perch and STATE PARK STRUCTURE SPACIOUS PARK BATHHOUSE ouucimg- in Ludmgton State park is this spacious bathhouse, built just out of reach of the waves of Lake Michigan.

level are dressing facilities for bathers and also a store: Oh' the story is a large lodge room with huge fire-places in either end and spacious porches around three sides of Joe building. In the lodge room are reading and lounging facilities. IRare Prize Is Bagged By Hunter one 01 a number of builcimgs dedicated to thi use of visitors to Ludington State park is this fine structure, containing toilet and washing facilities. Buildings of this type are an in- tegal part of camp and picnic areas at the park. If an Aviator Wanted a Vacation, He Might Spot This aie few bears SliQt deior remaining in Western Michi- the eastern portion of Mason and bear season.

This bear, is being dragged into a camp es. The dark inverted L-shaped mass shown on the map above is how Hamlin lake looks from an airplane. The outline shows clearly the distinct separation between Upper Hamlin lake (upper right) and Lower Hamlin lake (center right). Hivmlin lake is the largest artilically-created iniund lake in Michigan and is one of the state's best-known fishing and general vacation spots. The area blocked off by the black lines to the left shows the outlines of Ludington State park, where dunes and woods and Hamlin lake and Lake Michigan combine to produce 6,000 acres of one of the finest recreational developments in the Midwest.

YOU'LL ENJOY A VACATION SPENT AT RESTFUL Hobby Crest THE FAMILY HAVEN Located on Beautiful Hamlin Lake in the Very Heart of the Resort Area of Ludington, Michigan. SCENIC BEAUTY MODERN ACCOMMODATIONS FISHING HIKING WOODED LAKES SWIMMING SCENIC DRIVES BOATING TENNIS DELIGHTFUL CABINS HOBBY CREST LODGE ROOMS IN FEATURING THE "AMERICAN PLAN" OF SERVICE. Some cabins arc equipped for light housekeeping to accommodate two to four persons. WEEKLY TRIPS TO AND PICNICS AT THE LUDINGTON STATE PARK. Recommendations write Mason For you may County Tourist Resort association, Ludington, Michigan.

For Further Information Write To HOBBY CREST, Mrs. Olga Ely, Owner-operator. SEASON FROM DECORATION DAY TO LABOR DAY. COME TO Shellenbarger's Resort ON BEAUTIFUL HAMLIN LAKE For the "Best Time of Your Life" Featuring: Boats Baits Supplies Lunches Cottages Groceries Guide Service You'll enjoy the excellent fashing trips waiting for you. OUTBOARD MOTORS SOLD REPAIRED WE CAN ALSO SUPPLY YOU WITH GASOLINE AND OIL.

Make Shellenbarger's Your Headquarters Shellenbarger's have two splendid resorts where you may spend your vacation. Our North Bayou Camp has been developed and improved to make it one of the most restful, comfortable and scenic spots on Hamlin lake. Spend part of your time at each of our resorts, if you wish or all of it at one But you're sure to find everything at SHELLENBARGER'S. DIRECTLY NORTH OF LUDINGTON Located at Beautiful South and North Bayou! Modern Cottages Phone 32-F-3 Good Roads.