1982 Map of Chaney Lake

About this map

Chaney Lake and a dense network of smaller water bodies dominate this borderland landscape between Michigan and Wisconsin in the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by the legacy of industrial transit, specifically the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the town of Chaney and the township of Bessemer, reflecting the region's logging and transport history. To the south, the settlement of Winchester is situated near several lakes, including Virgin Lake and Pardee Lake. Local infrastructure is marked by features such as the Trostel Lookout Tower and multiple Gravel Pits, while the Presque Isle River and Little Black River drain the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map reveals a transition from the structured grids of the Bessemer area to the more labyrinthine lake country of Oma, providing a detailed look at the geographic connectivity across state lines before modern development patterns intensified.