2017 Map of Chase

About this map

The Manistee National Forest covers much of this landscape in Lake County, where the unincorporated settlements of Chase and Nirvana serve as primary points of interest for local historians. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with the Little Manistee River flowing across the northern border and the Middle Br Pere Marquette River winding through the south. This terrain, marked by numerous small tributaries like Sanborn Cr and the Baldwin River, highlights the region's importance for timber and water resources. For genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites including Chase Cem and Nirvana Cem, which are key landmarks for tracing family history in this corner of Michigan. The road network, including N Kings Hwy and S State Rd, connects these rural outposts across a landscape of wetlands and springs such as Big Spring.