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1971 Map of Alpena

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Alpena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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Industrial activity and education define this coastal hub at the mouth of the Thunder Bay River. Extensive Quarry operations and numerous Gravel Pits north of town, connected by a dedicated Conveyor and the Detroit and Mackinac rail line, suggest an economy deeply tied to mineral extraction. The city of Alpena itself is densely mapped with institutional landmarks, including a high concentration of schools like Besser Jr High Sch and specialized facilities like the Community College.

To the south, the landscape shifts toward conservation and recreation within the Thunder Bay River State Forest. Notable for genealogists are the clustered burial grounds of Evergreen Cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery, and the Hebrew Cem near Alpena Junction. Waterfront developments including the Yacht Club and Mich-e-ke-wis Park line the shores of Thunder Bay, anchoring the community's maritime identity.