1983 Map of Atwood

About this map

Fishermans Island State Park stretches along the coastline of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, anchoring a landscape where the northern Michigan shoreline meets inland glacial lakes. In the early 1980s, this area of Antrim and Charlevoix Counties maintained a rural character defined by small settlements like Norwood and Ellsworth. The interior is densely pocketed with water bodies, including the centrally located Little Torch Lake and Mud Lake, and the larger Lake Marion to the east. A network of local roads such as Dixie Highway and Bell Tower Road connects these waters to historic community landmarks, including The Wayside Chapel and the Antrim Cem. The presence of numerous gravel pits and the Antrim Dells Golf Course suggests a terrain utilized for both local industry and the region's burgeoning recreation economy.