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1961 Map of Boyne City

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Boyne City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake Charlevoix and its long South Arm define the geography of this northern Michigan landscape, where the lake's deep waters meet the high ground of Avalanche Mountain. The era's infrastructure is visible in the Sewage Disposal plant at Boyne City and the Radio Tower overlooking the water. Moving inland, the terrain transitions into the heavily forested tracts of the Pigeon River State Forest, a region defined by complex hydrography including Intermediate Lake and the winding Jordan River.

Genealogists will find numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, such as Evangeline Cem and the remote Rock Elm Cem. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor provides a clear record of the transportation network connecting industrial points like East Jordan to the surrounding timber and agricultural lands. Distinctive landmarks like Holy Island in the arm of the lake and the Grandvue Hospital grounds offer specific touchpoints for local history research.