1961 Map of Boyne Falls

About this map

The Pennsylvania railroad and Boyne City Railroad intersect in the village of Boyne Falls, a central transit point in the timber-rich highlands of Northern Michigan. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of industrial transitions and recreation, where the Boyne River is utilized for a Powerplant while nearby Boyne Mtn and Thunder Mountain begin to develop as outdoor destinations. The settlement of Elmira anchors the southern portion of the sheet, surrounded by numerous family-named burial grounds including St Thomas Cem and Hallock Cem. Extensive tracts of the Pigeon River State Forest and Jordan River State Forest dominate the terrain, which is punctuated by glacial water bodies like Thumb Lake, Deer Lake, and Losey Lake. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, from the Hudson Lookout Tower to the many gravel pits indicating local mining activity.