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2017 Map of Alpena

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alpena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Alpena waterfront dominates this landscape where the Thunder Bay River empties into Lake Huron. The city's grid is dense with history, particularly on the west side where a cluster of burial grounds including Evergreen Cem, Hebrew Cem, and the Benevolent Society Cem reflect the community's diverse heritage. To the north, the river is widened into Lake Besser, while the N Eastern State Trail follows the corridor of former rail lines, tracing the industrial roots of the region.

Southward along the coast, Alpena Junction and Stony Point lead toward the marshy stretches of Squaw Bay and the prominent Partridge Point. The map captures the specialized geography of the Thunder Bay shoreline, from the protected waters around Cow Island to the higher ground occupied by the Alpena Community Coll. This survey documents a critical Great Lakes port and its surrounding wetlands, including Mud Lake and Devils Lake.