1959 Map of Baldwin

About this map

Baldwin serves as the central hub of this Lake County landscape during the late 1950s, a region defined by its dense network of waterways and the Manistee National Forest. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad provides the primary industrial spine, connecting the village of Baldwin with outlying settlements like Idlewild and the site of Marlborough. The map documents a recreational and conservation-focused era, evidenced by the Fish Hatchery and numerous fire towers including the Ward Hill Lookout Tower and Wolf Lake Lookout Tower.