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1971 Map of Alpena

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Alpena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The industrial and maritime character of Alpena is clearly visible in this early 1970s survey, defined by its position where the Thunder Bay River meets Thunder Bay. The city's landscape is a mix of educational and religious institutions, including several parochial schools like St Anne Sch and St Bernard Sch, alongside heavy industrial infrastructure. The presence of a massive Quarry and associated Tailings Pond north of Whitefish Bay indicates the scale of local extraction and processing during this era.

Transportation networks converge at Alpena Junction, where the Detroit and Mackinac rail lines serve the shoreline. Beyond the urban grid, the map details transitional spaces like the Fairground, Lake Besser, and the southern reaching Partridge Point. Local heritage is anchored by significant sites like Evergreen Cemetery and the Holy Cross Hebrew Cem, providing essential locations for genealogical research and community history.