1963 Map of Cedar River

About this map

Cedar River flows through the heart of the Upper Peninsula's shoreline in this mid-century topographic record, where the waters of Green Bay meet the sprawling timberlands of the Cedarville State Forest. The map captures a coastal landscape defined by small maritime and forest-edge settlements such as Walton and Ruleau, alongside the distinct religious site of the Dominican House of Studies near Hayward Bay. The shoreline itself is a series of named landforms and recreational developments, from the dangerous connotations of Deadmans Point to the public grounds of J W Wells State Park and Kleinke Park. To the south, Johnson Landing and the inland settlement of Johnson suggest small communities tied to the lake. The terrain is dotted with numerous small water bodies like Westman Lake and Richardt Lake, revealing a complex drainage system of marshes and creeks that supported the regional economy and natural character of Menominee County.