Hello,

My family built a cottage on Manistee Lake, which is only about 10 minutes from Twin Lake.

I've always been curious to know what the history of Manistee Lake is, particularly the ecological history. People speculate that it was once a logging lake, and that the bottom of the lake is so mucky today because there are masses of rotting sawdust at the bottom of the lake.

Are there any resources online or books that you would suggest that might help me separate fact from fiction? I'd love to find out more about the ecological history of this area, particularly Manistee Lake.

Thanks,

Steve