1983 Map of Alden

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Torch Lake dominates this Antrim County landscape, its deep blue expanse separating the townships of Milton, Forest Home, and Helena in the early 1980s. The settlement of Alden anchors the southeastern shore near Valleau Landing, while Kewadin sits to the west between the massive lake and Elk Lake. This era shows a transition from traditional agricultural lands toward seasonal recreation, evidenced by Camp Maplehurst and numerous public access points along West Torch Lake Drive. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, including South Milton Cem, Township Cem, and Sacred Heart Cem near the western shore. The geography is defined by prominent points such as Deepwater Point and French Point, while the narrow Clam River connects Clam Lake to the eastern shore of the main basin.