1973 Map of Alpena

About this map

Alpena stands as the primary settlement on this East River landscape, situated along the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The town's grid is clearly defined, with the nearby Rest Haven Cem serving as a significant genealogical landmark for the surrounding rural townships of Carlyle, Grant, and Warren. The terrain is characterized by the meandering courses of Cain Creek and Sand Creek, punctuated by several instances of a Flowing Well, indicating the importance of groundwater for the local agricultural economy. Economic activity is further marked by numerous Gravel Pit sites scattered across the prairie. The map also delineates several political boundaries, including the meeting point of Beadle, Jerauld, and Sanborn counties, offering a precise look at the jurisdictional layout of the mid-1970s.