1931 Map of Blaney NW

About this map

Germfask and the winding Manistique River define this corner of the Upper Peninsula during the early 1930s. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies, including Mezik Lake, Chip Lake, and Ford Lake. This survey reflects a moment when the region's wilderness was being formally documented using early aerial photography from the Army Air Corps, showing a mix of established rural infrastructure like the South School alongside natural landmarks like Pine Creek and Sand Creek. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Mead Creek and Cros Creek feeding into the larger river system, illustrating the seasonal water-heavy nature of the Schoolcraft County terrain. A prominent Transmission Line cutting across the northern sections provides a rare sign of modern industrial development in an otherwise primarily aquatic and forested environment.