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1985 Map of Bellaire

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Bellaire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The village of Bellaire serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s topographical study, situated at the junction of Intermediate Lake and the Intermediate River. The map illustrates a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology, where major bodies like Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake are connected by the winding Grass River. This corridor is protected within the Grass River State Natural Area, highlighting the region's commitment to preserving the wetlands and water quality of the Chain o' Lakes system.

Beyond the water, the terrain rises into the Mackinaw State Forest, where early infrastructure like the Antrim County Airport and the City Water Pump are documented. Local genealogy and land use are evidenced by markers for a Cem and recreational sites such as Craven Park. The network of creeks, including Shanty Creek and Woolcott Creek, reveals the drainage patterns that shaped the early development of Kearney, Custer, and Helena townships.