According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), "the undulating terrain is dominated by mixed coniferous/deciduous forest, with approximately 35% of the land identified as emergent wetlands.

"[1][2] Much of the land in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan was logged by lumber companies in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the area around Mullett Lake.

After acquisition, the State cleared the remaining structures and the property has been open hunting and trapping, although it is closed to off-road vehicle (ORV) use.

As there is no on-site staff, the property is managed by the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) out of the Cheboygan Field Office.

According to the Michigan DNR, the Gete Mino Mshkiigan name:[1] was suggested by the current and former Tribal Historic Preservation Officers of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.