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1959 Map of Baldwin

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Baldwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Baldwin serves as the central hub of this 1959 survey, situated at the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and a network of arterial roads. The village's role as a regional waypoint is clear, featuring the Baldwin Landing Field, a Fish Hatchery, and nearby leisure sites like the Drive-in Theater. Further east, the community of Idlewild is shown along the shores of Idlewild Lake, adjacent to Foreman Lakes. This era captures a landscape defined by its abundant water resources and recreational geography, from the vast Manistee National Forest to the numerous smaller bodies like Government Lake and Rattlesnake Lake.

Genealogists can identify localized landmarks such as Dobry Sch in the north and Riverside Sch in the southeast, alongside several rural burial grounds including Oaklawn Cem and Curtice Cem. The map traces the industrial footprint of the time through scattered Gravel Pits and the rail-oriented settlements of Wingleton and Lilley. Elevation and fire surveillance are marked by the Ward Hill Lookout Tower and Star Lake Lookout Tower, which overlook the dense marshes and woodlands of the Pere Marquette State Forest.