2023 Map of Chase

About this map

The Manistee National Forest provides the backdrop for this survey of eastern Lake County, where the settlements of Nirvana and Chase follow the path of the Pere Marquette State Trail. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, notably the Middle Branch Pere Marquette River and the Little Manistee River, alongside numerous tributaries like Sanborn Creek and Walker Creek. This area's recreational and forest-management character is evident in the presence of the Tin Cup Spring Motorcycle Trail and several small water bodies like Totten Lake. Genealogists and local historians will find the exact locations of the Nirvana Cem and Chase Cem helpful for locating early residents of these timber-country communities. The map detail reflects a region where the legacy of early rail corridors has transitioned into modern state trails, connecting isolated hamlets through the dense forest.