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1983 Map of Atwood

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Atwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western edge of this coastal survey, where the shoreline of Grand Traverse Bay meets the northern reaches of Antrim County. The settlement of Norwood serves as a focal point near the coast, while the inland village of Atwood is situated along Atwood Road. The landscape is defined by a dense cluster of small inland water bodies, including Little Torch Lake, Mud Lake, and Cunningham Lake, which speak to the glacial topography of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of Antrim Cemetery and Atwood Cemetery, alongside rural landmarks like The Wayside Chapel and Bell Tower Church. Agricultural and industrial traces are evident in the numerous gravel pits scattered across the townships of Norwood, Marion, and Banks. The presence of Fishermans Island State Park along the northern shore highlights the early 1980s balance between residential settlement and preserved lakefront wilderness.