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1955 Map of Cheboygan

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cheboygan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Straits of Mackinac anchor this mid-century topographic study, serving as the nexus between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The map details the intricate coastlines and island chains of Northern Michigan, including the remote Beaver Island and its Beaver Island Indian Reservation. Regional connectivity is defined by established transportation corridors like the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR, which linked coastal hubs such as Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, and Petoskey to the interior.

Extensive state and national forest lands, including Hiawatha National Forest and Hardwood State Forest, cover much of the terrain, indicating the region's managed wilderness character. Small settlements like Peshawbestown, Good Hart, and Cross Village dot the Leelanau and Emmet county shorelines. Navigational aids, such as the White Shoal and various lighthouses, underscore the maritime importance of the straits during this era of heavy Great Lakes shipping.