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2011 Map of Alpena

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Alpena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Alpena's waterfront on Lake Huron is the focal point of this 2011 survey, showing the city's complex interface with Thunder Bay River and its various inlets. The map details a significant concentration of local heritage sites west of the city center, including a cluster of burial grounds such as Evergreen Cemetery, Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery, and Holy Cross Cemetery. This proximity of distinct cemeteries suggests the early multi-ethnic and multi-faith foundations of the settlement.

The maritime and industrial character of the region is evident through features like the Alpena Lighthouse and Gilchrist Wharf, while the southern shoreline transitions into the natural features of Squaw Bay and Partridge Point. In addition to the urban grid, the map records the Alpena County Fairgrounds and Alpena Junction, documenting the persistent layout of transportation and community gathering spaces at the start of the 21st century.